On ontology and realism in mathematics

Haim Gaifman

doi:10.1017/S1755020311000372

On ontology and realism in mathematics

Haim Gaifman^*

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The paper is concerned with the way in which "ontology" and "realism" are to be interpreted and applied so as to give us a deeper philosophical understanding of mathematical theories and practice. Rather than argue for or against some particular realistic position, I shall be concerned with possible coherent positions, their strengths and weaknesses. I shall also discuss related but different aspects of these problems. The terms in the title are the common thread that connects the various sections.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	480-512
Number of pages	33
Journal	Review of Symbolic Logic
Volume	5
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755020311000372
State	Published - Sep 2012
Externally published	Yes

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