| Unit name | Philosophy and History of Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHILM0016 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Linnebo |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Philosophy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit covers philosopical issues related to mathematics, discussing issues such as the nature of mathematical objects (numbers, sets, functions,<HORIZONTAL ELLIPSIS>), the justification of mathematical claims ("2+2=4", the Continuum Hypothesis,<HORIZONTAL ELLIPSIS>), and the meaning of mathematical expressions. In this year the main focus will be on Structuralism, the currently most debated philosophical theory of mathematics.
