Is Mathematics a Domain for Philosophers of Explanation?

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作者：
Erik Weber
Joachim Frans
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[1] Ghent University (UGent),Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science
[2] Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB),Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science
来源：
Journal for General Philosophy of Science | 2017年 / 48卷
关键词：
Mathematical explanation; Explanation in empirical sciences; Zelcer;
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摘要：
In this paper we discuss three interrelated questions. First: is explanation in mathematics a topic that philosophers of mathematics can legitimately investigate? Second: are the specific aims that philosophers of mathematical explanation set themselves legitimate? Finally: are the models of explanation developed by philosophers of science useful tools for philosophers of mathematical explanation? We argue that the answer to all these questions is positive. Our views are completely opposite to the views that Mark Zelcer has put forward recently. Throughout this paper, we show why Zelcer’s arguments fail.
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页数：17
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