Single Idea 10625

[catalogued under 6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 5. Definitions of Number / c. Fregean numbers]

Full Idea

It has been observed that Frege has a motive to treat numbers as objects, but not a justification for doing so.

Gist of Idea

Frege had a motive to treat numbers as objects, but not a justification

Source

comment on Gottlob Frege (Grundlagen der Arithmetik (Foundations) [1884]) by B Hale / C Wright - Intro to 'The Reason's Proper Study' §3.2

Book Reference

Hale,B/Wright,C: 'The Reason's Proper Study' [OUP 2003], p.7

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