The objectivity of mathematics

Stewart Shapiro

doi:10.1007/s11229-005-5298-y

The objectivity of mathematics

Stewart Shapiro

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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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	337-381
Number of pages	45
Journal	Synthese
Volume	156
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-005-5298-y
Publication status	Published - May 2007

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