The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge
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The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge is a philosophical work by Philip Kitcher that examines how mathematical knowledge is possible, focusing on its justification, objectivity, and relation to scientific practice.
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This entity first appeared as the object of triple T16997852 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge Context triple: [Philip Kitcher, notableWork, The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge]
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The Foundations of Mathematics
The Foundations of Mathematics is a posthumously published collection of F. P. Ramsey’s influential papers on logic, philosophy of mathematics, and the foundations of knowledge.
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Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics is a philosophical and foundational study in which Friedrich Waismann analyzes how mathematical concepts are formed, clarified, and used in modern mathematics.
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What Is Mathematics, Really?
"What Is Mathematics, Really?" is a philosophical book by Reuben Hersh that explores the nature of mathematics as a human, social activity rather than a collection of eternal truths.
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From Mathematics to Philosophy
From Mathematics to Philosophy is a philosophical work by logician Hao Wang that explores the foundational and conceptual implications of modern mathematics for broader philosophical inquiry.
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Mathematics, Science and Epistemology
"Mathematics, Science and Epistemology" is a posthumous collection of essays by philosopher Imre Lakatos that explores the methodology and philosophical foundations of mathematics and science.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge Target entity description: The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge is a philosophical work by Philip Kitcher that examines how mathematical knowledge is possible, focusing on its justification, objectivity, and relation to scientific practice.
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A.
The Foundations of Mathematics
The Foundations of Mathematics is a posthumously published collection of F. P. Ramsey’s influential papers on logic, philosophy of mathematics, and the foundations of knowledge.
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B.
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics is a philosophical and foundational study in which Friedrich Waismann analyzes how mathematical concepts are formed, clarified, and used in modern mathematics.
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C.
What Is Mathematics, Really?
"What Is Mathematics, Really?" is a philosophical book by Reuben Hersh that explores the nature of mathematics as a human, social activity rather than a collection of eternal truths.
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D.
From Mathematics to Philosophy
From Mathematics to Philosophy is a philosophical work by logician Hao Wang that explores the foundational and conceptual implications of modern mathematics for broader philosophical inquiry.
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E.
Mathematics, Science and Epistemology
"Mathematics, Science and Epistemology" is a posthumous collection of essays by philosopher Imre Lakatos that explores the methodology and philosophical foundations of mathematics and science.
- F. None of above. chosen
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