After Non-Euclidean Geometry: Intuition, Truth and the Autonomy of Mathematics
The mathematical developments of the 19th century seemed to undermine Kant’s philosophy. Non-Euclidean geometries challenged Kant’s view that there is a spatial intuition rich enough to yield the truth of Euclidean geometry. Similarly, advancements in algebra challenged the view that temporal intuit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MULPress
2018-02-01
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Series: | Journal for the History of Analytical Philosophy |
Online Access: | https://jhaponline.org/jhap/article/view/3438 |