Accommodationism in mathematics: reference, knowledge, and realism
Auteur :
Roland, Jeffrey W.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781041262947
Date de publication :
20 juil. 2026
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book resolves the tension between mathematical knowledge and mathematical realism by developing an innovative accommodationist theory of reference in mathematics. It utilizes detailed case studies of mathematical induction, aspects of computability theory, and compactness phenomena in mathematics and logic.