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The Quine-Putnam indispensability argument in the philosophy of mathematics urges us to place mathematical entities on the same ontological footing as other theoretical entities essential to our best scientific theories. Recently, the argument has come under serious scrutiny, with many influential philosophers unconvinced of its cogency. This book not only outlines the indispensability argument in considerable detail but also defends it against various challenges.
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Mark Colyvan, Lecturer, School of Philosophy, University of Tasmania.
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In his timely book, Mark Colyvan mounts a vigorous defence of the indispensability argument for mathematical platonism ... This book will be of particular interest to specialists and advanced students in the philosophy of mathematics and science, but also to epistemologists and metaphysicians in general ... this book is both useful and pleasurable - like mathematics. Australasian Journal of Philosophy
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 019513754X
- ISBN 13 9780195137545
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages192
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