About this title: If we must take mathematical statements to be true, must we also believe in the existence of abstract invisible mathematical objects accessible only by the power of pure thought? Jody Azzouni says no, and he claims that the way to escape such commitments is to accept (as an essential part of scientific doctrine) true statements which are about objects that don't exist in any sense at all. Azzouni illustrates what the metaphysical landscape looks like once we avoid a militant Realism which forces our commitment to anything that our theories quantify over. Escaping metaphysical straitjackets ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780195159882ISBN:0195159888
Description: New in New jacket. 6 1/2 x 4 1/2. New book with a D/J that shows some minor shelfwear. Author illustrates what the metaphysical landscape looks like once we avoid a militant Realism which forces our commitment to anything that our theories quantify. read more
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Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780195159882ISBN:0195159888
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 256 p. Audience: General/trade. First edition hardcover in dust jacket, Fine/Fine Condition (Brand new book! ), 241 pages (L2). read more
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780195159882ISBN:0195159888
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7ū"-9ū" tall. Very good condition; dust jacket lightly scuffed; read more
Edition: First Edition/First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1/8/04
ISBN-13:9780195159882ISBN:0195159888
Description: Very Fine in Fine jacket. Very minor shelfwear to DJ only. An otherwise immaculate copy of an absorbing philosophical text. Suitable as a gift. "[This book} offers a quite distinct viewpoint, and the inclusion of substantial material on the application of mathematics is a strength. I think the book will provoke considerable discussion. "-Harry Field, NYU. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press MD
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780195308679ISBN:0195308670
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: OUP USA
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780195159882ISBN:0195159888
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780195159882ISBN:0195159888
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 231x152. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) (250) if we take mathematical statements to be true, then must we also believe in the existence of invisible mathematical objects, accessible only by the power of thought? jody azzouni says we do not have to, and claims that the way to escape such a commitment is to accept-as an essential part of scientific doctrine-true statements which are 'about' objects which don't exist in any real sense. (Hardback) read more
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