Mathematics Program Presents
Mathematical Justification
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
RKC 111
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
Leon Horsten, Universitat Konstanz
In my talk, I consider the kinds of reasons that a mathematician has for believing in mathematical statements. Moreover, we investigate some of the epistemic concepts that are connected to these reasons, such as justification, mathematical justification, proof, formal proof, philosophical proof.This area is the battleground of the disputes between the philosophers of mathematical practice on the one hand, and the ‘traditional’ philosophers of mathematics on the other hand. I will argue for a middle road in this debate.
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Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
Location: RKC 111