Routledge Nominalism and Constructivism in 17th-Century Math

Explore the foundations of seventeenth-century mathematical philosophy with this scholarly work from Routledge. This book examines why a large segment of the philosophical community adopted mathematics as the primary method for describing natural events during this era. Through a detailed analysis, the text demonstrates how a significant group of philosophers believed there was no necessary correspondence between external reality and the objects of human understanding. This includes the objects found within mathematical and linguistic discourse. This volume provides a reliable and accessible account of the role mathematics played in the works of various thinkers. It is an essential resource for students and researchers studying the history and philosophy of science, offering deep insights into the relationship between human understanding and the physical world.