Conceptual engineering for mathematical concepts

In this paper I investigate how conceptual engineering applies to mathematical concepts in particular. I begin with a discussion of Waismann’s notion of open texture, and compare it to Shapiro’s modern usage of the term. Next I set out the position taken by Lakatos which sees mathematical concepts a...

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Main Author:	Fenner Tanswell
Format:	Default Article
Published:	2017
Subjects:	Philosophy not elsewhere classified Conceptual engineering Mathematical concepts Open texture Mathematical practice Lakatos
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/2134/34935
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