on the philosophical foundations of set theory Maddy, Penelope. creator text enk Oxford Oxford University Press 2011 monographic eng

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1 online resource. Mathematics depends on proofs, and proofs must begin somewhere from some fundamental assumptions. The axioms of set theory have long played this role, so the question of how they are properly judged is important. Maddy discusses the appropriate methods for such evaluations and the philosophical backdrop that makes them appropriate. specialized Penelope Maddy. Axiomatic set theory Axiomatic set theory Philosophy QA248 511.322 9780191725395 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199596188.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199596188.001.0001 StDuBDS 110510 20150804193950.0 EDZ0000077027