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.
Les mer
1. Conflict in the abstract sciences; 2. Modalities; 3. Managing inconsistency; 4. Semantic intuitions; 5. Sets and truths; 6. Fiction; 7. Currying liars; 8. Normativity.
This book sets out conflict resolution strategies to bridge disagreements between logic and mathematics.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780521810944
Publisert
2002-09-19
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
730 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
25 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
382
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