Mathematical Pluralism

This Element describes the first comprehensive presentation of a new position in the emerging philosophy of mathematics.

Graham Priest (Author)

9781009500968, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 18 April 2024

82 pages
23.5 x 15.9 x 1.1 cm, 0.28 kg

Mathematical pluralism is the view that there is an irreducible plurality of pure mathematical structures, each with their own internal logics; and that qua pure mathematical structures they are all equally legitimate. Mathematical pluralism is a relatively new position on the philosophical landscape. This Element provides an introduction to the position.

1. From the foundations of Mathematics to Mathematical pluralism
2. An examination of Mathematical pluralism
3. Applied Mathematics
4. Matters of logic.

Subject Areas: Philosophy [HP]