PHIL1015A-W15
Philosophy of Mathematics
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Philosophy of Mathematics
Mathematics is one of humankind’s greatest cognitive endeavors, yet it raises many puzzling questions. Unlike much of our other knowledge, most mathematical knowledge is not established by gathering empirical evidence. So how is mathematical knowledge possible? Unlike most other things we consider to be real, mathematical objects are not physical objects. So in what sense do mathematical objects, such as numbers, exist? What are the foundations of mathematics? Do some mathematical proofs provide greater understanding than others? No prior knowledge of mathematics or philosophy is required.
Mathematics is one of humankind’s greatest cognitive endeavors, yet it raises many puzzling questions. Unlike much of our other knowledge, most mathematical knowledge is not established by gathering empirical evidence. So how is mathematical knowledge possible? Unlike most other things we consider to be real, mathematical objects are not physical objects. So in what sense do mathematical objects, such as numbers, exist? What are the foundations of mathematics? Do some mathematical proofs provide greater understanding than others? No prior knowledge of mathematics or philosophy is required.
- Term:
- Winter 2015
- Location:
- Warner Hall 208 WNS 208
- Schedule:
- 10:30am-12:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Jan 5, 2015 to Jan 30, 2015)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Steve Abbott, Kareem Khalifa
- Subject:
- Philosophy
- Department:
- Philosophy
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- DED, PHL, WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
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MATH1015A-W15
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- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11349
- Subject Code:
- PHIL
- Course Number:
- 1015
- Section Identifier:
- A