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226 - David Builes: The Metaphysics of Time and Consciousness
Robinson's Podcast
Philosophy and the Foundation of Mathematics
This chapter explores the philosophical implications of mathematics, particularly addressing questions surrounding the existence of abstract objects and the nature of mathematical truths. It discusses nominalism and modal structuralism as frameworks for understanding mathematical assertions, without necessitating the existence of mathematical entities. The conversation also touches on the relationship between mathematics, physics, and metaphysical understanding, emphasizing the role of physical entities in instantiating mathematical relations.
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