Deflating Existential Commitment

A Case For Nominalism

by Jody (Professor Of Philosophy, Professor Of Philosophy, Tufts University) Azzouni
language: english
Publisher: Oxford University Press, February of 2004 ‧
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If we take mathematical statements to be true, then must we also believe in the existence of invisible mathematical objects, accessible only by the power of thought? Jody Azzouni says we do not have to, and claims that the way to escape such a commitment is to accept - as an essential part of scientific doctrine - true statements which are 'about' objects which don't exist in any real sense.

Deflating Existential Commitment

A Case For Nominalism

by Jody (Professor Of Philosophy, Professor Of Philosophy, Tufts University) Azzouni

Property Description
ISBN: 9780195159882
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date: February of 2004
Language: English
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Format: Book
Categories: Books in English > Social Sciences and Humanities > Philosophy
EAN: 9780195159882