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Inspiracje empirystyczne w filozofii matematyki
Empiricist Inspirations in Philosophy of Mathematics

Part II

Author(s): Krzysztof Wójtowicz
Subject(s): Philosophy, Epistemology, Logic, Contemporary Philosophy, Analytic Philosophy
Published by: Uniwersytet Warszawski - Wydział Filozofii i Socjologii, Instytut Filozofii
Keywords: mathematical empiricism; mathematical realism; applicability of mathematics; mathematical proof

Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to the problem of mathematical empiricism: what could the phrase “to be a mathematical empiricist” mean? There are many interpretations of this position in philosophy of mathematics. The essay discusses relevant views of Quine and Putnam. Some detailed questions concerning e.g. the applicability of mathematics, the status of mathematical proof, the status of mathematical axioms are examined from the point of view of these philosophies.

  • Issue Year: 23/2015
  • Issue No: 4 (92)
  • Page Range: 71-87
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish