JOURNAL ARTICLE

Jean W. Rioux. Thomas Aquinas' Mathematical Realism.

  • Published In: Philosophia Mathematica, 2024, v. 32, n. 2. P. 263 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gómez, Daniel Eduardo Usma 3 of 3

Abstract

Jean W. Rioux's book, "Thomas Aquinas' Mathematical Realism," explores Aquinas' philosophy of mathematics and its relevance to contemporary problems in the field. Rioux contrasts Aquinas' views with those of Aristotle, highlighting their complementarity. Aquinas' philosophy emphasizes the conditions that mathematical objects must fulfill to be considered legitimate, rather than simply questioning their existence. Rioux also examines Aquinas' views on the construction of mathematical objects and their relationship to proof construction. The book provides insights into the nature of mathematics and its various aspects, making it a valuable resource for scholars in medieval philosophy and the philosophy of mathematics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Philosophia Mathematica. 2024/06, Vol. 32, Issue 2, p263
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0031-8019
  • DOI:10.1093/philmat/nkae004
  • Accession Number:179399833
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