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logicism [ˈlɒdʒɪˌsɪzəm]
n
(Philosophy) the philosophical theory that all of mathematics can be deduced from logic Compare intuitionism, formalism
logicism
a philosophical system that places strong emphasis on logic.
See also: Philosophy
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Noun1.logicism - (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all of mathematics can be derived from formal logic
philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
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10) other giants, such as logicist Russell, are content to do without when he states that he like[s] mathematics because it is not human and has nothing particular to do with this planet or with the whole accidental universe--because, like Spinoza's God, it won't love us in return.
D'Arcy and the Gnomons by Baker, Gavin / Traffic (Parkville)
Logicist images of mind have failed because they are too rigid and because they presume a complete knowledge of context before effective action can be taken (Dreyfus & Dreyfus, 1987).
Changing conceptions of human intelligence and reasoning: ... by St. Julien, John / Australian Journal of Education
 
 
 
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