Nefdt, Ryan M. (2018) Inferentialism and Structuralism: A Tale of Two Theories. [Preprint]
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Abstract
This paper aims to unite two seemingly disparate themes in the philosophy of mathematics and language (and logic) respectively, namely ante rem structuralism and inferentialism. My analysis begins with describing both frameworks in accordance with their genesis in the work of Hilbert. I then draw comparisons between these philosophical views in terms of their similar motivations and similar objections to the referential orthodoxy. I specifically home in on two points of comparison, namely the role of norms and the relation of ontological dependence in both accounts. Lastly, I show that insights from this purported connection can address certain objections to both theories respectively.
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| Additional Information: | Accepted for publication in Logique et Analyse | ||||||
| Keywords: | Philosophy of language; Philosophy of mathematics; Structuralism; Inferentialism; Proof theory | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Mathematics > History of Philosophy Specific Sciences > Mathematics > Logic Specific Sciences > Mathematics > Methodology General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Structure of Theories |
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| Depositing User: | Dr Ryan M. Nefdt | ||||||
| Date Deposited: | 08 Jul 2018 15:16 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 08 Jul 2018 15:16 | ||||||
| Item ID: | 14856 | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Mathematics > History of Philosophy Specific Sciences > Mathematics > Logic Specific Sciences > Mathematics > Methodology General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Structure of Theories |
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| Date: | 2018 | ||||||
| URI: | https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/14856 |
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