The Indispensability of Mathematics

The Indispensability of Mathematics is a 2001 book by Mark Colyvan in which he examines the Quine–Putnam indispensability argument in the philosophy of mathematics. This thesis is based on the premise that mathematical entities are placed on the same ontological foundation as other theoretical entities indispensable to our best scientific theories.[1][2][3]

The Indispensability of Mathematics
AuthorMark Colyvan
SubjectPhilosophy of mathematics
Published2001
PublisherOxford University Press
Pages192 pp.
ISBN9780195137545

References
  1. Melia, Joseph (March 2003). "Mark Colyvan, The Indispensability of Mathematics". Metascience. 12 (1): 55–58. doi:10.1023/A:1024411117330. S2CID 169768062.
  2. Cole, J. (1 March 2003). "Review: The Indispensability of Mathematics". Mind. 112 (446): 331–336. doi:10.1093/mind/112.446.331. ISSN 0026-4423. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  3. Cheyne, C. (September 2002). "The Indispensability of Mathematics". Australasian Journal of Philosophy. 80 (3): 378–379. doi:10.1080/713659474. ISSN 0004-8402. S2CID 170188260.


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