A Defence of Mathematical Pluralism †We should like to thank D. Bridges for helpful comments

Philosophia Mathematica 13 (3):252-276 (2005)
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We approach the philosophy of mathematics via a discussion of the differences between classical mathematics and constructive mathematics, arguing that each is a valid activity within its own context.

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