Single Idea 10123

[catalogued under 6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 10. Constructivism / b. Intuitionism]

Full Idea

The intuitionists are the idealists of mathematics.

Gist of Idea

The intuitionists are the idealists of mathematics

Source

A.George / D.J.Velleman (Philosophies of Mathematics [2002], Ch.6)

Book Reference

George,A/Velleman D.J.: 'Philosophies of Mathematics' [Blackwell 2002], p.168

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