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6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 1. Mathematical Platonism / a. For mathematical platonism

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Mathematics isn't surprising, given that we experience many objects as abstract [Boolos]

6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 7. Formalism

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Numbers are just verbal conveniences, which can be analysed away [Russell]