73:21
Philosophy of Mathematics: Platonism
A non-technical introduction to platonism in the philosophy of mathematics.
Philosophy of...
published: 05 Oct 2013
Philosophy of Mathematics: Platonism
Philosophy of Mathematics: Platonism
A non-technical introduction to platonism in the philosophy of mathematics. Philosophy of mathematics is important, especially for philosophers interested in metaphysics. Suppose, for instance, you have nominalist tendencies, and you argue against the existence of abstract objects. Well, probably the most important kind of abstract objects are found in mathematics. Any serious nominalist needs to give an account of them. Yet philosophy of mathematics is also, for obvious reasons, quite technical, and it can be pretty daunting for those who have less mathematical training. Nevertheless, I think the basic arguments can be made accessible to anyone who's interested, and that's what I've tried to do in this video. For further reading on phil of mathematics, I recommend: "Thinking About Mathematics" by Stewart Shapiro and "Introducing Philosophy of Mathematics" by Michele Friend. These are both fairly orthodox introductions. For an introduction that focuses more on contemporary issues (it has just a few pages devoted to formalism, logicism, and intuitionism, yet a whole chapter on paraconsistent mathematics), I recommend "An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics" by Mark Colyvan. There is some debate about how exactly to formulate the Quine-Putnam Indispensability Argument. In this video, I've followed Colyvan (see his aforementioned "Introduction"). Re 43:26: I'm not sure why I said that. Obviously, Von Neumann did not hold the absurd belief that every ordinal *is* the ordinal before it; rather he believed that every ordinal is *the set of* all ordinals before it. Re 1:01:18: I should have noted at this point that in her book "Realism in Mathematics", Maddy spends quite a bit of time answering objection (1). Plenitudinous platonism is also known by the name "full-blooded platonism". Mark Balaguer's exposition of it can be found in "Platonism and Anti-Platonism in Mathematics". This book is also the source of the third objection to Maddy's views, about the difficulties of avoiding the aggregate theory of sets. The objection is explained in somewhat more detail there. I said that I consider PP the most interesting form of platonism. This is not quite true. In my opinion, PP is not plenitudinous enough. The problem is that it allows only *consistent* theories. Those of us who are friends of paraconsistency will consider this an unwelcome restriction. Beall presents a more liberal form of PP in this short paper: http://homepages.uconn.edu/~jcb02005/papers/fbplatonism.pdf- published: 05 Oct 2013
- views: 17
12:59
Responding to Objections 1: Platonism
Laying mathematical Platonism to rest. Anyone who thinks numbers "exist" in a real, liter...
published: 02 Dec 2013
Responding to Objections 1: Platonism
Responding to Objections 1: Platonism
Laying mathematical Platonism to rest. Anyone who thinks numbers "exist" in a real, literal sense has no idea how math works. Mathematical Platonism defined: http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/platonism-mathematics/- published: 02 Dec 2013
- views: 4171
3:46
Platonism, Gnosticism, and the Theory of Forms
...
published: 09 Feb 2012
author: Xoroaster Zoroaster
Platonism, Gnosticism, and the Theory of Forms
Platonism, Gnosticism, and the Theory of Forms
- published: 09 Feb 2012
- views: 1247
- author: Xoroaster Zoroaster
4:42
Platonism vs Formalism [Brain Food]
Would have liked to have kept this under 4 minutes in length, but ah well. Watch me get ye...
published: 14 Dec 2010
author: SpeakMouthWords
Platonism vs Formalism [Brain Food]
Platonism vs Formalism [Brain Food]
Would have liked to have kept this under 4 minutes in length, but ah well. Watch me get yellower and yellower.- published: 14 Dec 2010
- views: 668
- author: SpeakMouthWords
10:10
Platonism Debate with Mr. Cropper -First Response (Part 1 of 2)
I finally got around to it. my apologies for the delay. References: My original video: htt...
published: 13 Aug 2011
author: Johanan Raatz
Platonism Debate with Mr. Cropper -First Response (Part 1 of 2)
Platonism Debate with Mr. Cropper -First Response (Part 1 of 2)
I finally got around to it. my apologies for the delay. References: My original video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWNYz0IBFMA Mr.Cropper's response: http...- published: 13 Aug 2011
- views: 1282
- author: Johanan Raatz
75:39
Platonism and Alchemy - Full Documentary
This brilliant lecture given by PhD. Pierre Grimes, provides a link to the initiate betwee...
published: 01 Jan 2014
Platonism and Alchemy - Full Documentary
Platonism and Alchemy - Full Documentary
This brilliant lecture given by PhD. Pierre Grimes, provides a link to the initiate between Platonism and Alchemy and teaches how it is really a practical guide to the Hermetic or Gnostic philosophy like that of Phillo or Pythagoras. A great website where you can purchase this on DVD and many, many more of his lectures is: http://openingmind.net- published: 01 Jan 2014
- views: 161
9:17
Platonism & Alchemy Part 1
Here is the full DVD focusing on Carl Jung's work, discussing Alchemy, the Republic, and C...
published: 09 Dec 2009
author: LuxorMedia
Platonism & Alchemy Part 1
Platonism & Alchemy Part 1
Here is the full DVD focusing on Carl Jung's work, discussing Alchemy, the Republic, and Carl Jung's book Psychology and Alchemy. This video discusses the id...- published: 09 Dec 2009
- views: 18374
- author: LuxorMedia
15:39
God, Abstract Objects, Platonism, and Logic
http://reasonablefaith.org - William Lane Craig answers questions about God, Abstract Obje...
published: 25 Aug 2011
author: drcraigvideos
God, Abstract Objects, Platonism, and Logic
God, Abstract Objects, Platonism, and Logic
http://reasonablefaith.org - William Lane Craig answers questions about God, Abstract Objects, Platonism, and Logic. William Lane Craig and his arguments and...- published: 25 Aug 2011
- views: 1068
- author: drcraigvideos
9:36
Christianity: bastardized Platonism, nothing more
Were you aware that Christianity was far from a revelation? The original Greek lines from ...
published: 17 Jun 2009
author: MrCropper
Christianity: bastardized Platonism, nothing more
Christianity: bastardized Platonism, nothing more
Were you aware that Christianity was far from a revelation? The original Greek lines from which the Bible was created were far more beautiful... Please contr...- published: 17 Jun 2009
- views: 2821
- author: MrCropper
7:41
Manly P. Hall -- What is Neo-platonism?
Excerpt from "Doctrines of Hermes Trismegistus"...
published: 14 Aug 2009
author: abovebelow1
Manly P. Hall -- What is Neo-platonism?
Manly P. Hall -- What is Neo-platonism?
Excerpt from "Doctrines of Hermes Trismegistus"- published: 14 Aug 2009
- views: 11971
- author: abovebelow1
2:39
Neal Stephenson on Mathematical Platonism
Full video available at: http://fora.tv/2008/09/09/Sci-Fi_Novelist_Neal_Stephenson_Anathem...
published: 06 Sep 2013
Neal Stephenson on Mathematical Platonism
Neal Stephenson on Mathematical Platonism
Full video available at: http://fora.tv/2008/09/09/Sci-Fi_Novelist_Neal_Stephenson_Anathem_Launch_Event Author Neal Stephenson discusses the philosophical concept of mathematical Platonism that appears throughout his novel ANATHEM. It is a belief in the constancy of mathematical concepts, irrespective of its discovery by people.- published: 06 Sep 2013
- views: 460
10:38
Neo Platonism (1, 2, 3 of 10)
I. Dark Age?, II. Neo Platonism, III. God, Nature, the body, Good & Evil....
published: 06 Mar 2009
author: ericAnthamatten
Neo Platonism (1, 2, 3 of 10)
Neo Platonism (1, 2, 3 of 10)
I. Dark Age?, II. Neo Platonism, III. God, Nature, the body, Good & Evil.- published: 06 Mar 2009
- views: 2327
- author: ericAnthamatten
5:27
Is Atheistic Moral Platonism More Plausible Than Theism?
For more resources visit: http://www.reasonablefaith.org
In 2011 Dr William Lane Craig sp...
published: 23 Jan 2014
Is Atheistic Moral Platonism More Plausible Than Theism?
Is Atheistic Moral Platonism More Plausible Than Theism?
For more resources visit: http://www.reasonablefaith.org In 2011 Dr William Lane Craig spoke at the Forum of Christian Leaders (FOCL) in Hungary. While they he spoke on the topic, "Five Arguments for Theism" and took questions from the audience to accompany his lecture. In this clip, Dr Craig answers the question, "Is atheistic moral platonism more plausible than theism?" We welcome your comments in the Reasonable Faith forums: http://www.reasonablefaith.org/forums/ Be sure to also visit Reasonable Faith's other channel: http://www.youtube.com/reasonablefaithorg Follow Reasonable Faith On Twitter: http://twitter.com/rfupdates Add Reasonable Faith On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/reasonablefaithorg- published: 23 Jan 2014
- views: 918
9:59
Gnosticism / Neo Platonism -The ONE
Gnosticism / Neo Platonism -The ONE....
published: 15 Jan 2011
author: Celticlight1
Gnosticism / Neo Platonism -The ONE
Gnosticism / Neo Platonism -The ONE
Gnosticism / Neo Platonism -The ONE.- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 6243
- author: Celticlight1
Vimeo results:
1:43
!!!!!!! [BESTIE x BESTIE 1] !!!!!!!
Gabe Liedman and Jenny Slate are a writing team, performing duo, and platonic life-partner...
published: 16 Sep 2010
author: Dean Fleischer-Camp
!!!!!!! [BESTIE x BESTIE 1] !!!!!!!
Gabe Liedman and Jenny Slate are a writing team, performing duo, and platonic life-partners but they've never seen each other naked. They have medium/OK personalities and neither one eats bugs.
Written by Gabe + Jenny
Directed by Dean
gabeliedman.com
deanfleischercamp.com
85:31
Nonfilms - Inga & Anne
Recorded in the early 1980's.
These are another platonic female couple of friends who lus...
published: 06 May 2012
author: Frank Moore
Nonfilms - Inga & Anne
Recorded in the early 1980's.
These are another platonic female couple of friends who lustily played together intimate sexy fun!
But can anybody explain why, even after they had gone around topless, they then hid their nipples? And while you are explaining, why are bare female nipples so taboo?
1:19
!!!!!!! [BxB] [EPISODE 2] !!!!!!!
Gabe Liedman and Jenny Slate are a writing team, performing duo, and platonic life-partner...
published: 23 Oct 2010
author: Dean Fleischer-Camp
!!!!!!! [BxB] [EPISODE 2] !!!!!!!
Gabe Liedman and Jenny Slate are a writing team, performing duo, and platonic life-partners but they've never seen each other naked. They have medium/OK personalities and neither one eats bugs.
Written by Gabe + Jenny
Directed by Dean
Gabeliedman.com
deanfleischercamp.com
1:58
!!!!!!! [BxB] [EPISODE 3] !!!!!!!
Gabe Liedman and Jenny Slate are a writing team, performing duo, and platonic life-partner...
published: 08 Nov 2010
author: Dean Fleischer-Camp
!!!!!!! [BxB] [EPISODE 3] !!!!!!!
Gabe Liedman and Jenny Slate are a writing team, performing duo, and platonic life-partners. But they've never seen each other naked. They have medium/OK personalities and neither one eats bugs.
Written by Gabe + Jenny
Directed by Dean
Gabeliedman.com
deanfleischercamp.com
Youtube results:
9:29
Platonism & Alchemy Part 2
Here is the full DVD focusing on Carl Jung's work, discussing Alchemy, the Republic, and C...
published: 09 Dec 2009
author: LuxorMedia
Platonism & Alchemy Part 2
Platonism & Alchemy Part 2
Here is the full DVD focusing on Carl Jung's work, discussing Alchemy, the Republic, and Carl Jung's book Psychology and Alchemy. This video discusses the id...- published: 09 Dec 2009
- views: 6904
- author: LuxorMedia
64:29
Platonism Destroys Materialism
In this discussion, I detail what I argued in my recent article: Platonism as an esoteric ...
published: 23 Mar 2013
author: Jay D
Platonism Destroys Materialism
Platonism Destroys Materialism
In this discussion, I detail what I argued in my recent article: Platonism as an esoteric tradition provides the complete refutation of rank materialism. Fro...- published: 23 Mar 2013
- views: 137
- author: Jay D
44:05
'The Ontological Extravagance of Honeybees' | Joe Morrison [on mathematical Platonism]
Should the activities of honeybees commit us to mathematical Platonism? Dr. Joe Morrison d...
published: 04 Nov 2012
author: QUBPhilSoc
'The Ontological Extravagance of Honeybees' | Joe Morrison [on mathematical Platonism]
'The Ontological Extravagance of Honeybees' | Joe Morrison [on mathematical Platonism]
Should the activities of honeybees commit us to mathematical Platonism? Dr. Joe Morrison delivers an introduction to Alan Baker's Enhanced Indispensability A...- published: 04 Nov 2012
- views: 267
- author: QUBPhilSoc
8:51
Speculation on Quantum Physics and Mathematical Platonism
I discuss the seeming discrepancy between Mathematical Platonism and the claims of Quantum...
published: 04 Jan 2011
author: CHistrue
Speculation on Quantum Physics and Mathematical Platonism
Speculation on Quantum Physics and Mathematical Platonism
I discuss the seeming discrepancy between Mathematical Platonism and the claims of Quantum Physics. I attempt to defend Platonism against those who say that ...- published: 04 Jan 2011
- views: 313
- author: CHistrue