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Platonism, Naturalism, and Mathematical Knowledge - Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Science Brown, James Robert (University of Toronto, Canada) 1st edition
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Platonism, Naturalism, and Mathematical Knowledge - Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Science
Brown, James Robert (University of Toronto, Canada)
This study addresses a central theme in current philosophy: Platonism vs Naturalism and provides accounts of both approaches to mathematics, crucially discussing Quine, Maddy, Kitcher, Lakoff, Colyvan, and many others. Beginning with accounts of both approaches, Brown defends Platonism by arguing that only a Platonistic approach can account for concept acquisition in a number of special cases in the sciences. He also argues for a particular view of applied mathematics, a view that supports Platonism against Naturalist alternatives. Not only does this engaging book present the Platonist-Naturalist debate over mathematics in a comprehensive fashion, but it also sheds considerable light on non-mathematical aspects of a dispute that is central to contemporary philosophy.
182 pages, 5 Halftones, black and white; 5 Illustrations, black and white
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | December 13, 2011 |
| ISBN13 | 9780415872669 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 194 |
| Dimensions | 165 × 235 × 16 mm · 398 g |
| Language | English |
