Leitgeb, Hannes (2020): Why pure mathematical truths are metaphysically necessary: a set-theoretic explanation. In: Synthese, Vol. 197, No. 7: pp. 3113-3120 |
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Abstract
Pure mathematical truths are commonly thought to be metaphysically necessary. Assuming the truth of pure mathematics as currently pursued, and presupposing that set theory serves as a foundation of pure mathematics, this article aims to provide a metaphysical explanation of why pure mathematics is metaphysically necessary.
Item Type: | Journal article |
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Faculties: | Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science |
Subjects: | 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 100 Philosophy |
ISSN: | 0039-7857 |
Language: | English |
ID Code: | 88396 |
Deposited On: | 25. Jan 2022 09:27 |
Last Modified: | 25. Jan 2022 09:27 |
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