From Geometry to Conceptual Relativity

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The purported fact that geometric theories formulated in terms of points and geometric theories formulated in terms of lines are “equally correct” is often invoked in arguments for conceptual relativity, in particular by Putnam and Goodman. We discuss a few notions of equivalence between first-order theories, and we then demonstrate a precise sense in which this purported fact is true. We argue, however, that this fact does not undermine metaphysical realism.
Original languageEnglish
JournalErkenntnis: An International Journal of Scientific Philosophy
Volume82
Pages (from-to)1043-1063
ISSN0165-0106
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes

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