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Defending Wittgenstein.
- Source :
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Philosophical Investigations . Jan2024, Vol. 47 Issue 1, p137-149. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Samuel J. Wheeler defends Wittgenstein's criticism of Cantor's set theory against the objections raised by Hilary Putnam. Putnam claims that Wittgenstein's dismissal of the basic tenets of this set theory concerning the noncountability of the set of real numbers was unfounded and illāconceived. In Wheeler's view, Putnam's charges result from his failure to grasp Wittgenstein's intention and, in particular, to consider the difference between empirical and logical impossibility. In my paper, I argue that Wheeler's defence is unsuccessful and, at the same time, that Putnam's objections go too far. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CANTOR sets
*SET theory
*REAL numbers
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01900536
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Philosophical Investigations
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174107824
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/phin.12388