Single Idea 10560

[catalogued under 6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 6. Mathematics as Set Theory / b. Mathematics is not set theory]

Full Idea

Set-theoretic imperialists think that it must be possible to represent every mathematical object as a set.

Gist of Idea

Set-theoretic imperialists think sets can represent every mathematical object

Source

Kit Fine (Replies on 'Limits of Abstraction' [2005], 1)

Book Reference

-: 'Philosophical Studies' [-], p.367

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