The Positive Theory of Infinity: A Triumph of the Scientific Method in Philosophyby@bertrandrussell
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The Positive Theory of Infinity: A Triumph of the Scientific Method in Philosophy

by Bertrand Russell 28mNovember 23rd, 2022
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The positive theory of infinity, and the general theory of number to which it has given rise, are among the triumphs of scientific method in philosophy, and are therefore specially suitable for illustrating the logical-analytic character of that method. The work in this subject has been done by mathematicians, and its results can be expressed in mathematical symbolism. Why, then, it may be said, should the subject be regarded as philosophy rather than as mathematics? This raises a difficult question, partly concerned with the use of words, but partly also of real importance in understanding the function of philosophy.
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