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Mathematical objects and the object of theology | |
Harrison,Victoria S. | |
2017-12-01 | |
Source Publication | Religious Studies |
ISSN | 0034-4125 |
Volume | 53Issue:4Pages:479-496 |
Abstract | This article brings mathematical realism and theological realism into conversation. It outlines a realist ontology that characterizes abstract mathematical objects as inaccessible to the senses, non-spatiotemporal, and acausal. Mathematical realists are challenged to explain how we can know such objects. The article reviews some promising responses to this challenge before considering the view that the object of theology also possesses the three characteristic features of abstract objects, and consequently may be known through the same methods that yield knowledge of mathematical objects. |
Keyword | Mathematical Realism Abstract Object Acausality |
DOI | 10.1017/S0034412516000238 |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | A&HCI |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Religion |
WOS Subject | Religion |
WOS ID | WOS:000415646400005 |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-84991696748 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES |
Corresponding Author | Harrison,Victoria S. |
Affiliation | University of Macau |
First Author Affilication | University of Macau |
Corresponding Author Affilication | University of Macau |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Harrison,Victoria S.. Mathematical objects and the object of theology[J]. Religious Studies, 2017, 53(4), 479-496. |
APA | Harrison,Victoria S..(2017). Mathematical objects and the object of theology. Religious Studies, 53(4), 479-496. |
MLA | Harrison,Victoria S.."Mathematical objects and the object of theology".Religious Studies 53.4(2017):479-496. |
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