Rola aksjomatu w matematyce współczesnej oraz w perspektywie dociekań nad aksjomatem wyboru
The role of axioms in contemporary mathematics in the view of investigations on axiom of choice
Author(s): Katarzyna LewandowskaSubject(s): Philosophy of Science
Published by: Copernicus Center Press
Keywords: axiomatization; axioms; axiom of choice; continuum hypothesis;
Summary/Abstract: We show how philosophy effected the shape of mathematics when the proof of Well-Ordering Principle was formulated by Ernst Zermelo. We also consider the significance of philosophy of mathematics today. We concentrate on Solomon Feferman and Penelope Maddy attitude in the recent debate on the need of new axioms in mathematics.
Journal: Zagadnienia Filozoficzne w Nauce
- Issue Year: 2011
- Issue No: 48
- Page Range: 148-165
- Page Count: 18
- Language: Polish