From: Wei Dai (weidai@eskimo.com)
Date: Mon Jun 17 2002 - 17:29:45 MDT
On Mon, Jun 17, 2002 at 03:20:44PM -0400, Harvey Newstrom wrote:
> I agree. Math is just a notational language to rigorously describe
> physical reality.
As I said, it's a solution IF you're a mathematical realist. A defense of
mathematical realism itself is rather beyond my present resources. I'd
suggest the book _Philosophy of Mathematics: Structure and Ontology_ by
Stewart Shapiro if you're really interested. It explains and argues for a
brand of realism called structualism which I find most attractive.
There is also a chapter on structualism in _Thinking About Mathematics:
The Philosophy of Mathematics_ by the same author, which may be good for
people who are not already familiar with the philosophy of mathematics.
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