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6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 2. Proof in Mathematics

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Computer proofs don't provide explanations [Horsten]

6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 6. Mathematics as Set Theory / a. Mathematics is set theory

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The concept of 'ordinal number' is set-theoretic, not arithmetical [Horsten]

6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 10. Constructivism / d. Predicativism

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We need rules for deciding which norms are predicative (unless none of them are) [Russell]

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'Predicative' norms are those which define a class [Russell]