Mathematical Pluralism
Graham Priest
Abstract
Mathematical pluralism is the view that there is an irreducible plurality of pure mathematical structures, each with their own internal logics; and that qua pure mathematical structures they are all equally legitimate. Mathematical pluralism is a relatively new position on the philosophical landscape. This Element provides an introduction to the position.
Topics & Concepts
Pluralism (philosophy)EpistemologyPhilosophySociologyComputer scienceMathematicsHistory and Theory of MathematicsMathematical and Theoretical AnalysisComputability, Logic, AI Algorithms