Mathematical Proof – Argumentation or Derivation? – Part I Cover Image

Dowód matematyczny – argumentacja czy derywacja? – część I
Mathematical Proof – Argumentation or Derivation? – Part I

Author(s): Krzysztof Wójtowicz
Subject(s): Philosophy of Science
Published by: Copernicus Center Press
Keywords: philosophy of mathematics; mathematical proof; formal derivation; derivation-indicator view; philosophy of science;

Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to the problem of status of mathematical proofs, in particular it tries to capture the relationship between the real, „semantic” notion of mathematical proof, and its formal (algorithmic) counterpart. In the first part, Azzouni’s derivation–indicator view is presented in a detailed way. According to the DI view, there is a formal derivation underlying every real proof.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 49
  • Page Range: 63-80
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish