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| 17622 | We come to believe mathematical propositions via their grounding in the structure |
| Full Idea: A deeper justification for believing in [mathematical] propositions [apart from pragmatism] lies in finding their place in a logicist proof structure, by understanding the grounds within this structure that support them. | |||
| From: Tyler Burge (Frege on Knowing the Foundations [1998], 3) | |||
| A reaction: This generalises to doubting something until you see what grounds it. |