An Aristotelian Realist Philosophy of Mathematics: Mathematics as the Science of Quantity and Structure

Franklin, J.

Mathematics is as much a science of the real world as biology is. It is the science of the world's quantitative aspects (such as ratio) and structural or patterned aspects (such as symmetry). The book develops a complete philosophy of mathematics that contrasts with the usual Platonist and nominalist options.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349486182

DOI: 10.1057/9781137400734

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 308