Universität Wien

180085 KU Mathematical Conservatism (2024W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle
Do 17.10. 13:15-14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock

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max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Note that the first meeting will be on 24.10.2024.

  • Donnerstag 24.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 31.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 07.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 14.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 21.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 28.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 05.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 12.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 09.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 16.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 23.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Donnerstag 30.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This seminar is focused on the historical and philosophical background to mathematical conservatism, a conception of mathematics characterized by a methodology based on the principle of permanence. This principle was widely endorsed in the mathematics of the 19th century, as well as in the foundations of mathematics in the first half of the 20th century. To understand mathematical conservatism, its virtues and limitations, we will discuss doxastic permanence, i.e., the permanence or stability of beliefs, and nomological permanence, i.e., the permanence or stability of laws. We will study classical works of modern philosophers and mathematicians, but also read recent interpretations and reconstructions of such works. Students will thereby become familiar with an important topic in the history and philosophy of mathematics.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Since this is a discussion-based seminar, reading the assigned texts before class is mandatory. Preparation for the in-class reconstruction and analysis of arguments begins at home.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Active participation in discussion (35%) and a term paper on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor (65%). Detailed instructions for writing your paper will be given in the seminar.

All evaluation components are required for successfully completing this course. By registering, students agree that the automated plagiarism checking software Turnitin will check all written submissions. Note that only one unexcused absence is permitted.

Grading scale:

100-85 pts: very good
84-75 pts: good
74-65 pts: satisfactory
64-50 pts: sufficient
49-0 pts: insufficient

Prüfungsstoff

There will be no exam.

Literatur

Texts from Descartes, Hume, Peacock, Dedekind, Hankel, Peano, and Bernays, as well as recent commentaries on these, will be all available on moodle.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: So 15.09.2024 09:46