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Title: DEPT SEM.: Mark Colyvan
Title: "The Ins and Outs of Mathematical Explanation"
Abstract: Proofs of mathematical theorems tell us that the theorem is true,
but some proofs go further and tell us why the theorem is true. That is,
some, but not all, proofs are explanatory. Call this intra-mathematical
explanation. It has been argued that whenever there are physical
applications of the theorems in question, we also have mathematical
explanations of physical phenomena. Call this extra-mathematical
explanation. In this paper I will consider both intra- and
extra-mathematical explanations and discuss why they are of philosophical
interest. I will also make some speculative remarks about two promising
accounts for a theory of mathematical explanation.
When: Wed Mar 23 3:30pm – 5:30pm Eastern Time - Melbourne, Sydney
Where: The Refectory, Main Quad
Calendar: Seminars
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