14 ideas
6782 | Realism is the only philosophy of science that doesn't make the success of science a miracle [Putnam] |
12456 | I aim to establish certainty for mathematical methods [Hilbert] |
12461 | We believe all mathematical problems are solvable [Hilbert] |
12462 | Only the finite can bring certainty to the infinite [Hilbert] |
9633 | No one shall drive us out of the paradise the Cantor has created for us [Hilbert] |
12460 | We extend finite statements with ideal ones, in order to preserve our logic [Hilbert] |
12455 | The idea of an infinite totality is an illusion [Hilbert] |
12457 | There is no continuum in reality to realise the infinitely small [Hilbert] |
12459 | The subject matter of mathematics is immediate and clear concrete symbols [Hilbert] |
18112 | Mathematics divides in two: meaningful finitary statements, and empty idealised statements [Hilbert] |
22181 | Putnam says anti-realism is a bad explanation of accurate predictions [Putnam, by Okasha] |
9636 | My theory aims at the certitude of mathematical methods [Hilbert] |
4042 | Metaphysics requires the idea of people (speakers) located in space and time [Davidson] |
4041 | Sentences held true determine the meanings of the words they contain [Davidson] |