Single Idea 17940

[catalogued under 6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 6. Mathematics as Set Theory / a. Mathematics is set theory]

Full Idea

Most mathematical proofs, outside of set theory, do not explicitly state the set theory being employed.

Gist of Idea

Most mathematical proofs are using set theory, but without saying so

Source

Mark Colyvan (Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics [2012], 7.1.1)

Book Reference

Colyvan,Mark: 'An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics' [CUP 2012], p.119

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