Mathematics

Platonism in mathematics

O. Chateaubriand

2005Manuscrito

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This paper examines arguments against Godel's platonistic philosophy of mathematics, focusing on Benacerraf and Chihara's critiques.

Abstract

In this paper I examine arguments by Benacerraf and by Chihara against Godel’s platonistic philosophy of mathematics.

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CHATEAUBRIAND, O. Platonism in mathematics. Manuscrito, 2005, 28: 201–230.