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The Necessities Underlying Reality - by James Franklin (Hardcover)

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  • These interlinking essays are connected by a core theme: the necessarystructures in reality that allow certain knowledge of absolute truths.
  • About the Author: James Franklin is Honorary Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
  • 208 Pages
  • Mathematics, History & Philosophy

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Introduces Aristotelian realist philosophy of mathematics through the work of leading Australian mathematician and historian of ideas, James Franklin.



Book Synopsis



These interlinking essays are connected by a core theme: the necessary

structures in reality that allow certain knowledge of absolute truths. Franklin's

Aristotelian realist philosophy of mathematics shows how mathematical

truths are directly about physical reality, and at the same time certainly and

provably true. Ranging from mathematics to evidence evaluation to ethics, his

philosophy of probability sees the recreation of evidence to hypothesis, such as

in science and law, as purely logical, hence necessary. Here is an up-to-date

introduction to Franklin's overall perspective.



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"As Franklin reminds us, it is a failing of mathematics programs that they typically offer no courses on mathematics. They have courses on algebra, calculus, probability and so on, "but no course offering a conspectus of the subject." In The Necessities Underlying Reality, Franklin goes one better. Not only does he explain how necessities underly mathematics in toto, he suggests that it is these same necessities that are key to understanding a much broader range of phenomena. It is a suggestion that is sure to prompt debate." --Andrew Irvine, Professor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia, Canada

"Without talking down to his readers, Franklin explains Aristotelian-style realism and its implications for our understanding of everything, from maths through logic to ethics. It's an exhilarating ride - wonderfully illuminating about what really matters - in particular for someone brought up in post-modernism's attitude of suspicion about everything" --Bernadette Tobin, Australian Catholic University, Australia

"We all knew that James Franklin's philosophical rage was broad; now we can see how it all comes together. The Necessities Underlying Reality shows us that Franklin is a systematic philosopher. It argues for a realist theory of modality that spans mathematics, metaphysical modality, and morality. It is philosophically ambitious in Armstrongian vein and written in Franklin's direct, no-nonsense style. As such, it is an important new instalment of Aristotelian realism. For the metaphysician and moral philosopher alike, the reading of this book is itself a necessity" --Professor Peter Anstey, Australian Catholic University, Australia




About the Author



James Franklin is Honorary Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

Jeremiah Joven Joaquin is Professor of Philosophy at the De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.03 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Mathematics
Sub-Genre: History & Philosophy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardcover
Author: James Franklin
Language: English
Street Date: January 22, 2026
TCIN: 1008465976
UPC: 9781350467071
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-3200
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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