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- Title
A.C. Paseau and Alan Baker. Indispensability.
- Authors
Alafaci, Christian
- Abstract
The article "Indispensability" in the journal Philosophia Mathematica discusses the development of Indispensability Arguments in the philosophy of mathematics. These arguments support mathematical realism by asserting the indispensability of mathematics to our best scientific theories and explanations. The article explores the traditional Quine-Putnam version of the argument and addresses objections to each premise. It also introduces the enhanced indispensability argument, which focuses on the indispensability of mathematics for scientific explanations. The authors provide strategies for defending Indispensability Arguments against objections and offer a comprehensive overview of the topic. Overall, the article presents a concise and convincing defense of Indispensability Arguments, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the philosophy of mathematics.
- Subjects
MECHANICS (Physics); PHILOSOPHY of mathematics; LIFE cycles (Biology); MATHEMATICS education; HYPOTHESIS
- Publication
Philosophia Mathematica, 2024, Vol 32, Issue 2, p252
- ISSN
0031-8019
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/philmat/nkae003