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851-0125-01L 2 Credits DS , SHE D-GESS , D-MATH , D-INFK

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Introduction in the Philosophy of mathematics

Einführung in die Philosophie der Mathematik

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Michael Hampe

Examiners: Prof. Dr. Michael Hampe, PD Dr. Norman Sieroka

Does not take place this semester.

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Abstract

The seminar aims at giving an overview over positions within the philosophy of mathematics as, for instance, intuitionism and structuralism.For this purpose seminal texts by Quine, Dummett, Field and others will be read.

Objective

The seminar aims at giving an overview over positions within the philosophy of mathematics as, for instance, intuitionism and structuralism.

Content

Seminal texts by Quine, Dummett, Field and others will be read.

Resources

Lecture Notes

no script

Literature

W.D. Hart (ed.): The Philosophy of Mathematics (Oxford Readings in Philosophy). Oxford University Press, 1996.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: DS , SHE
Frequency: Every two years

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
seminar	Einführung in die Philosophie der Mathematik Does not take place this semester.	No time listed	2 h weekly

Offered In

Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (In order to be awarded credits, please register under "Pflichtwahlfach GESS"!. The language courses are offered by the ETH and University of Zurich Language Center.)
- History and Philosophy of Knowledge
  - Philosophy and Science Research
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  - History and Philosophy of Knowledge
    - Philosophy
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- Mathematics as Major Subject
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- Computer Science as Major Subject
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