| Unit name | Philosophy of Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHIL20039 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Horsten |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Philosophy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The course gives an overview of the main theories in contemporary philosophy of mathematics. It includes a discussion of the three main foundational schools of the first half of the twentieth century (logicism, intuitionism, formalism). Platonism in the philosophy of mathematics is also covered. The course ends with an overview of recent developments in the philosophy of mathematics such as structuralism, nominalism, fictionalism.
