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Geometry as a measurement-theoretical a priori
Lorenzen's defense of relativity against the ontology of its proponents
pp. 21-43
Abstrakt
Lorenzen rejects ontological commitments of relativity. Realism of physical geometry already breaks down with Poincaré's arguments. Lorenzen agrees with Poincaré, but offers a constructive account: space is not an empirical entity described by means of conventions , but a purely constructive entity constituted by the norms of spatial measurement . This space however, as Lorenzen argues, is Euclidean. In this paper, we shall analyse Lorenzen arguments and explicate how they relate to arguments from empiricism and neo-kantianism. It will be shown that the originality of Lorenzen's position consists in systematically accounting for the role of measurement and measurement instruments.
Publication details
Published in:
Rebuschi Manuel, Heinzmann Gerhard, Musiol Michel, Trognon Alain (2014) Interdisciplinary works in logic, epistemology, psychology and linguistics: dialogue, rationality, and formalism. Dordrecht, Springer.
Seiten: 21-43
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-03044-9_3
Referenz:
Schlaudt Oliver (2014) „Geometry as a measurement-theoretical a priori: Lorenzen's defense of relativity against the ontology of its proponents“, In: M. Rebuschi, G. Heinzmann, M. Musiol & A. Trognon (eds.), Interdisciplinary works in logic, epistemology, psychology and linguistics, Dordrecht, Springer, 21–43.