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Full Idea
The purpose of a 'classificatory' axiomatic theory is to single out an otherwise disparate species of structures by fixing certain features of morphology. ...The aim is to single out common features.
Gist of Idea
'Classificatory' axioms aim at revealing similarity in morphology of structures
Source
John Mayberry (What Required for Foundation for Maths? [1994], p.406-2)
Book Ref
'Philosophy of Mathematics: anthology', ed/tr. Jacquette,Dale [Blackwell 2002], p.406
Related Idea
Idea 17780 'Eliminatory' axioms get rid of traditional ideal and abstract objects [Mayberry]