In a world plagued by disagreement and conflict one might expect that
the exact sciences of logic and mathematics would provide a safe
harbor. In fact these disciplines are rife with internal divisions
between different, often incompatible, systems. Do these disagreements
admit of resolution? Can such resolution be achieved without
disturbing assumptions that the theorems of logic and mathematics
state objective truths about the real world? In this original and
historically rich book John Woods explores apparently intractable
disagreements in logic and the foundations of mathematics and sets out
conflict resolution strategies that evade or disarm these stalemates.
An important sub-theme of the book is the extent to which pluralism in
logic and the philosophy of mathematics undermines realist
assumptions. This book makes an important contribution to such areas
of philosophy as logic, philosophy of language and argumentation
theory. It will also be of interest to mathematicians and computer
scientists.
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Conflict Resolution in the Abstract Sciences
Product details
ISBN
9780511058028
Published
2013
Edition
1. edition
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Author