Actual and Potential Infinity

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Noûs 53 (1):160-191 (2017)
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The notion of potential infinity dominated in mathematical thinking about infinity from Aristotle until Cantor. The coherence and philosophical importance of the notion are defended. Particular attention is paid to the question of whether potential infinity is compatible with classical logic or requires a weaker logic, perhaps intuitionistic.

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Øystein Linnebo
University of Oslo
Stewart Shapiro
Ohio State University

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