Do Numbers Exist?

A Debate about Abstract Objects

Peter van Inwagen, William Lane Craig

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Routledge
12 March 2024

Philosophy of language; Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Philosophy of religion; Christianity

Series: Little Debates about Big Questions

In Do Numbers Exist? Peter van Inwagen and William Lane Craig take opposite sides on whether there are abstract objects, such as numbers and properties. Craig argues that there are no abstract objects, whereas Van Inwagen argues that there are. Their exchange explores various arguments about the existence and nature of abstract objects. They focus especially on whether our ordinary and scientific thought and talk commit us to abstract objects, surveying the options available to us and the objections each faces. The debate covers central problems and methods in metaphysics, and also delves into theological questions raised by abstract objects.

Key Features:

Showcases the presentation and defense of two points of view on the existence of abstract objects, from two of the world’s leading philosophers Presents definitions in an easily accessible form Provides frequent summaries of previously covered material Includes a glossary of all specialized vocabulary

By: Peter van Inwagen, William Lane Craig
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 471g
ISBN: 9780367442774
ISBN 10: 0367442779
Series: Little Debates about Big Questions
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 12 March 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by Mark Balaguer 1. Opening Statement 2.Opening Statement 3. Reply to William Lane Craig’s Opening Statement 4. Reply to Peter van Inwagen’s Opening Statement 5. Response to William Lane Craig’s Reply 6. Response to Peter van Inwagen’s Reply

Peter van Inwagen is the John Cardinal O’Hara Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of two seminal works, An Essay on Free Will (1983), and Material Beings (1990), both of which are still in print. William Lane Craig is Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and at Houston Christian University. He has authored or edited over 40 books, including The Kalām Cosmological Argument; God, Time, and Eternity; and God and Abstract Objects, as well as over 200 articles in professional publications of philosophy and theology.