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Penelope Maddy

    4 de julio de 1950

    Penelope Maddy es una distinguida profesora de lógica y filosofía de la ciencia y las matemáticas, reconocida por su influyente trabajo en la filosofía de las matemáticas. Su investigación temprana defendió la idea de que las matemáticas describen una realidad independiente de la mente accesible a través de la intuición, proponiendo que algunas entidades matemáticas podrían ser concretas en lugar de abstractas. Más tarde, adoptó una postura naturalista, abogando por la adopción de métodos científicos en la filosofía, especialmente en discusiones sobre la ciencia. Postula que las matemáticas operan de manera distinta a la ciencia, libres de sus restricciones, y sugiere que muchos acertijos filosóficos tradicionales provienen de una aplicación errónea del lenguaje.

    What do Philosophers Do?
    Naturalism in Mathematics
    Defending the Axioms
    • Defending the Axioms

      On the Philosophical Foundations of Set Theory

      • 162 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      The book explores the foundational role of set theory axioms in mathematics, emphasizing the importance of evaluating these fundamental assumptions. It delves into the methods for assessing axioms and examines the philosophical context that supports these evaluations, providing insights into the interplay between mathematical proof and foundational assumptions.

      Defending the Axioms
    • Naturalism in Mathematics

      • 266 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Focusing on the justification of fundamental mathematical assumptions, the book critiques realism and advocates for naturalism, which emphasizes practical considerations within mathematics. Penelope Maddy defines naturalism and illustrates its application in set theory, providing a fresh perspective informed by contemporary philosophical and mathematical discourse. This accessible and insightful exploration appeals to readers from both fields, enriching their understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of mathematics.

      Naturalism in Mathematics
    • What do Philosophers Do?

      • 272 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      What Do Philosophers Do? takes up the leading arguments for radical skepticism from an everyday point of view. A range of philosophical methods are examined and employed, for a revealing portrait of what philosophers do, and perhaps a quiet suggestion for what they should do, for what they do best.

      What do Philosophers Do?