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Explore the complex relationship between human perception and mathematical truth in this scholarly work from Springer. Part of the Synthese Library (203), this text addresses one of the most misunderstood terms in philosophy: intuition. Often used as a placeholder for unexplained beliefs or dismissed by skeptics, intuition requires a deeper investigation to understand its true role in acquiring knowledge. This book examines how intuition is frequently portrayed as a mystical quality, similar to the experiences of Ramanujan, rather than a structured cognitive process. By looking through the lens of phenomenology, the text seeks to move beyond these misconceptions. It provides a rigorous analysis of how mathematical knowledge is formed and whether intuition serves as a valid, distinct method of understanding within the field of mathematics. Ideal for students and researchers in the philosophy of science, this volume offers a clear look at the debate surrounding how we know what we know. It challenges the idea that intuition is merely a lack of explanation, instead positioning it as a subject worthy of serious philosophical study.

Key Features

Part of the respected Synthese Library series, specifically volume 203, ensuring academic quality and depth.

Addresses the philosophical debate regarding the definition and application of intuition in knowledge acquisition.

Examines the role of intuition within mathematics to move past common misconceptions and mystical interpretations.

Uses a phenomenological approach to investigate the source of mathematical beliefs and opinions.

Provides a scholarly perspective on how intuition compares to other established means of acquiring knowledge.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
21 April 2014
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17 April 2014

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