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The Applicability of Mathematics in Science: Indispensability and Ontology
Details
This examination of a series of philosophical issues arising from the applicability of mathematics to science consists of scientifically-informed philosophical analysis and argument. One distinctive feature of this project is that it proposes to look at issues in philosophy of mathematics within the larger context of philosophy of science.
Autorentext
SORIN BANGU is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, University of Bergen, Norway. His main interests and publications are in philosophy of science and mathematics, and the history of analytic philosophy (especially Wittgenstein and Quine).
Inhalt
Series Editor's Preface Acknowledgements Introduction: The Question PART I: NATURALISM, INDISPENSABILITY AND POSIT REALISM Naturalism: Science as the Measure of All Things Holism Posit Realism PART II: THE VANTAGE POINT: MATHEMATICS IN SCIENCE Standard and Non-Standard Applications Mathematics and Scientific Discovery Wigner's Puzzle Revisited PART III: EXPLANATION AND MATHEMATICAL REALISM Inference to the Best Mathematical Explanation Explanation, Holism, and Ontological Commitment: The Objection from Scientific Practice Concluding remarks Notes Bibliography
Weitere Informationen
- Allgemeine Informationen
- GTIN 09780230285200
- Auflage 2012
- Sprache Englisch
- Genre Philosophy
- Lesemotiv Verstehen
- Anzahl Seiten 252
- Größe H224mm x B145mm x T20mm
- Jahr 2012
- EAN 9780230285200
- Format Fester Einband
- ISBN 978-0-230-28520-0
- Titel The Applicability of Mathematics in Science: Indispensability and Ontology
- Autor S. Bangu
- Untertitel New Directions in the Philosophy of Science
- Gewicht 474g
- Herausgeber Palgrave Macmillan UK