What are the limits of mathematical explanation? Interview with Charles McCarty by Piotr Urbańczyk

Zagadnienia Filozoficzne W Nauce 60:119-137 (2016)
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An interview with Charles McCarty by Piotr Urbańczyk concerning mathematical explanation.

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