Defending the axioms : on the philosophical foundations of set theory /

Mathematics depends on proofs, and proofs must begin somewhere from some fundamental assumptions. The axioms of set theory have long played this role, so the question of how they are properly judged is important. Maddy discusses the appropriate methods for such evaluations and the philosophical back...

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On the philosophical foundations of set theory
1. Verfasser:
Maddy, Penelope
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Zusammenfassung:
Mathematics depends on proofs, and proofs must begin somewhere from some fundamental assumptions. The axioms of set theory have long played this role, so the question of how they are properly judged is important. Maddy discusses the appropriate methods for such evaluations and the philosophical backdrop that makes them appropriate.
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1 online resource (x, 150 pages)
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Description based upon print version of record.
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English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-967148-6
1-283-21563-2
9786613215635
0-19-161653-2
Schlagworte:
Axiomatic set theory.
Axiomatic set theory > Philosophy.
Axioms.
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