Mathematical pluralism is the view that there is an irreducible plurality of pure mathematical structures, each with their own internal logics; and that qua pure mathematical structures they are all equally legitimate. Mathematical pluralism is a relatively new position on the philosophical landscape. This Element provides an introduction to the position.
ISBN: | 9781009500968 |
Publication date: | 18th April 2024 |
Author: | Graham Priest |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 75 pages |
Series: | Elements in the Philosophy of Mathematics |
Genres: |
Philosophy of mathematics Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge Philosophy: logic |