Single Idea 3302

[catalogued under 4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 1. Set Theory]

Full Idea

Quine has showed us how set theory - now recognised to be positively awash in Platonistic metaphysics - can and should be prevented from infecting logic proper.

Gist of Idea

Set theory is full of Platonist metaphysics, so Quine aimed to keep it separate from logic

Source

report of Willard Quine (works [1961]) by José A. Benardete - Metaphysics: the logical approach Intro

Book Reference

Benardete,José A.: 'Metaphysics: The Logical Approach' [OUP 1989], p.5

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