Semantics and the ontology of number
Auteur :
Snyder, Eric
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108456258
Date de publication :
20 mai 2021
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,2 x 0,5 cm
Poids :
152 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
What are the meanings of number expressions, and what can they tell us about questions of central importance to the philosophy of mathematics, specifically 'Do numbers exist?' This Element outlines a recent debate between substantivalists and adjectivalists regarding the semantic function of number words in numerical statements.