Single Idea 10681

[catalogued under 6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 6. Mathematics as Set Theory / a. Mathematics is set theory]

Full Idea

In arithmetic singularists need sets as the instantiator of numeric properties.

Clarification

'Singularists' only quantify over single objects

Gist of Idea

In arithmetic singularists need sets as the instantiator of numeric properties

Source

Keith Hossack (Plurals and Complexes [2000], 8)

Book Reference

-: 'British Soc for the Philosophy of Science' [-], p.429

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