Eric Snyder
Semantics and the Ontology of Number
Paperback Engels 2021 9781108456258Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden
Samenvatting
What are the meanings of number expressions, and what can they tell us about questions of central importance to the philosophy of mathematics, specifically 'Do numbers exist?' This Element attempts to shed light on this question by outlining a recent debate between substantivalists and adjectivalists regarding the semantic function of number words in numerical statements. After highlighting their motivations and challenges, I develop a comprehensive polymorphic semantics for number expressions. I argue that accounting for the numerous meanings and how they are related leads to a strengthened argument for realism, one which renders familiar forms of nominalism highly implausible.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781108456258
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:75
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Serie:Elements in the Phil
Lezersrecensies
Wees de eerste die een lezersrecensie schrijft!
Inhoudsopgave
1. Introduction; 2. Substantivalism and Adjectivalism; 3. Polymorphism and the Ontology of Number.
Rubrieken
- advisering
- algemeen management
- coaching en trainen
- communicatie en media
- economie
- financieel management
- inkoop en logistiek
- internet en social media
- it-management / ict
- juridisch
- leiderschap
- marketing
- mens en maatschappij
- non-profit
- ondernemen
- organisatiekunde
- personal finance
- personeelsmanagement
- persoonlijke effectiviteit
- projectmanagement
- psychologie
- reclame en verkoop
- strategisch management
- verandermanagement
- werk en loopbaan