5 ideas
8698 | Modal structuralism says mathematics studies possible structures, which may or may not be actualised [Hellman, by Friend] |
9557 | Statements of pure mathematics are elliptical for a sort of modal conditional [Hellman, by Chihara] |
10263 | Modal structuralism can only judge possibility by 'possible' models [Shapiro on Hellman] |
16640 | Form is the principle that connects a thing's constitution (rather than being operative) [Hill,N] |
23261 | A people, not government, creates a constitution, which is essential for legitimacy [Paine] |