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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Main Author: Janet Folina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MULPress 2018-02-01
Series:Journal for the History of Analytical Philosophy
Online Access:https://jhaponline.org/jhap/article/view/3438

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