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6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 6. Logicism / c. Neo-logicism

10622	The neo-Fregean is more optimistic than Frege about contextual definitions of numbers [Hale/Wright]
	Full Idea: The neo-Fregean takes a more optimistic view than Frege of the prospects for the kind of contextual explanation of the fundamental concepts of arithmetic and analysis (cardinals and reals), which he rejected in 'Grundlagen' 60-68.
	From: B Hale / C Wright (Intro to 'The Reason's Proper Study' [2001], §1)