Infinite inference and mathematical conventionalism.

We argue that (1) a purported example of an infinite inference we humans can actually perform admits a faithful, finitary description, and (2) infinite inference contravenes any view which does not grant our minds uncomputable powers. These arguments block the strategy, dating back to Carnap's Logic...

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Published in:	Philosophy & Phenomenological Research Vol. 109; no. 3; pp. 897 - 913
Main Author:	Blue, Douglas
Format:	Article
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell Nov2024
Subjects:	Inference (Logic) Truth Philosophy Argument Metaphysics
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