Similarity and Continuous Quality Distributions

Mormann uses elementary topological considerations to shed new light on the intricate problem of the relation of qualities and similarity and makes plausible the general thesis that topology might be a useful device for epistemological matters.

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Published inThe Monist Vol. 79; no. 1; pp. 76 - 88
Main Author Mormann, Thomas
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago The Hegeler Institute 01.01.1996
Open Court Pub. Co
Oxford University Press
Subjects
Algebraic topology
General topology
Geometry
Going concern assumption
Mathematical relations
Maxims
Philosophy
Similarity theorem
Topological continuity
Topological spaces
Topological theorems
Topology
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Summary:Mormann uses elementary topological considerations to shed new light on the intricate problem of the relation of qualities and similarity and makes plausible the general thesis that topology might be a useful device for epistemological matters.
ISSN:0026-9662
2153-3601
DOI:10.5840/monist19967912