Are There Mathematical Hinges?
Abstract In this paper I argue that, contrary to what several prominent scholars of On Certainty have claimed, Wittgenstein did not maintain that simple mathematical propositions like “2 × 2 = 4” or “12 × 12 = 144,” much like G. E. Moore’s truisms, could be examples of hinge propositions. In particu...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2020
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International journal for the study of skepticism
Year: 2020, Volume: 10, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 346-366 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Wittgenstein, Ludwig 1889-1951, Über Gewissheit
/ Mathematics
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| RelBib Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism VA Philosophy |
| Further subjects: | B
Moore
B On Certainty B Mathematics B hinges B Wittgenstein |
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