Empiricist Inspirations in Philosophy of Mathematics. Part II

Authors

  • Krzysztof Wójtowicz Institute of Philosophy, University of Warsaw

Keywords:

mathematical empiricism, mathematical realism, applicability of mathematics, mathematical proof

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of mathematical empiricism: what could the phrase "to be a mathematical empiricist" mean? There are many interpretations of this position in philosophy of mathematics. The essay discusses relevant views of Quine and Putnam. Some detailed questions concerning e.g. the applicability of mathematics, the status of mathematical proof, the status of mathematical axioms are examined from the point of view of these philosophies.
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Published

2015-12-01

How to Cite

Wójtowicz, K. (2015). Empiricist Inspirations in Philosophy of Mathematics. Part II. The Philosophy of Science, 23(4), 71–87. Retrieved from https://fn.uw.edu.pl/index.php/fn/article/view/804

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 4 (2015): THE PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE

Section

Articles