PHIL 4150 Philosophy of Mathematics

This course deals with the basic mathematical techniques used by contemporary phiosophers and with the philosophy of mathematics, generally. Students are introduced to basic mathematical tools such as sets, relations, functions, and graphs. Several traditional and recent philosophical views of mathematics are discussed (e.g. ntuitionism, formalism, logicism, structuralism). The existence of mathematical objects and our knowledge ofthose objects are discussed. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1100 or PHIL 1120 or PHIL 1500 or PHIL 2200 or PHIL 2320
Credits: 3.0