Full Idea
I am unable to see how the mere existence of pure abstract entities enables us to concoct appropriate models to serve as interpretations.
Gist of Idea
How can pure abstract entities give models to serve as interpretations?
Source
Michael Jubien (Ontology and Mathematical Truth [1977], p.111)
Book Reference
'Philosophy of Mathematics: anthology', ed/tr. Jacquette,Dale [Blackwell 2002], p.111
A Reaction
Nice question. It is always assumed that once we have platonic realm, that everything else follows. Even if we are able to grasp the objects, despite their causal inertness, we still have to discern innumerable relations between them.