Livre | Chapitre
Mathematical truth revisited
mathematics as a toolbox
pp. 395-406
Résumé
We discuss the notion of truth in Mathematics as relative to certain structures, very much in line with Bernays's conception of "bezogene Existenz". Looking to some concrete examples, we argue that even so-called non-standard structures may have their own rationale. As a result, and in accordance with Bourbaki , structures turn out to be tools and have to be judged with respect to their usefulness rather than with respect to a concept of mathematical truth simpliciter.
Détails de la publication
Publié dans:
Agazzi Evandro (2017) Varieties of scientific realism: objectivity and truth in science. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 395-406
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-51608-0_22
Citation complète:
Kahle Reinhard, 2017, Mathematical truth revisited: mathematics as a toolbox. In E. Agazzi (ed.) Varieties of scientific realism (395-406). Dordrecht, Springer.