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From the perspective of mathematical practice, I examine positions claiming that mathematical objects are introduced by human agents. I consider in particular mathematical fictionalism and a recent position on social ontology formulated by Cole (2013, 2015). These positions are able to solve some of the challenges that non-realist positions face. I argue, however, that mathematical entities have features other than fictional characters and social institutions. I emphasise that the way mathematical objects are introduced is different and point to the multifaceted role that relations and interconnections play in this context. Finally, I argue that mathematical entities can be considered to be pragmatically real.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Topoi |
Vol/bind | 42 |
Nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 211-220 |
ISSN | 0167-7411 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - feb. 2023 |
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