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Single Idea 10123

[filed under theme 6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 10. Constructivism / b. Intuitionism ]

Full Idea

The intuitionists are the idealists of mathematics.

Gist of Idea

The intuitionists are the idealists of mathematics

Source

A.George / D.J.Velleman (Philosophies of Mathematics [2002], Ch.6)

Book Ref

George,A/Velleman D.J.: 'Philosophies of Mathematics' [Blackwell 2002], p.168