The objectivity of mathematics

Stewart Shapiro

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to apply Crispin Wright's criteria and various axes of objectivity to mathematics. I test the criteria and the objectivity of mathematics against each other. Along the way, various issues concerning general logic and epistemology are encountered.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)337-381
Number of pages45
JournalSynthese
Volume156
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2007

Keywords

  • EXPLANATION

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