Kitcher, mathematics, and naturalism

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2008

Abstract

This paper argues that Philip Kitcher's epistemology of mathematics, codified in his Naturalistic Constructivism, is not naturalistic on Kitcher's own conception of naturalism. Kitcher's conception of naturalism is committed to (i) explaining the correctness of belief-regulating norms and (ii) a realist notion of truth. Naturalistic Constructivism is unable to simultaneously meet both of these commitments.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Australasian Journal of Philosophy

First Page

481

Last Page

497

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