PL 3074 - Philosophy of Mathematics

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Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

Are the objects of mathematics real? What does it mean to say that a mathematical claim is true? What is the nature of mathematical knowledge? What is the relation between mathematics and the physical world? This course looks at how contemporary philosophers have attempted to answer these and related questions. Prerequisite: One 2000-level PL course, or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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