Seminar - Philosophy of mathematics lectures
School of Mathematics and Statistics Research Seminar
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Forster (University of Cambridge)
Time:
Friday 19th February 2021 at 09:00 AM -
10:00 AM
Location:
Kelburn Parade,
24 202
Groups:
"Mathematics"
"Statistics and Operations Research"
Abstract
Six lectures on various aspects of philosophy of Mathematics. The following Topics will be covered (among others):
Abstract Data Types
Foundationalism
Constructivism
The intension/extension distinction and its applications
Formalisation and Concealment
The Axiom of Choice
The lectures will run for six weeks, on Fridays at 9.00, in KP24 / 202.
