E pluribus unum? On the Use of Mathematical Methods in Philosophy

Abstract

This paper discusses the methodology of mathematical philosophy and argues for a methodological pluralism of formal and mathematical methods. It is briefly presented how other types of philosophy do not fulfill what mathematized philosophy does, i.e. a rigor for clarity, objectivity and inter-disciplinary success. Several examples of mathematized philosophy are mentioned, and an example of epistemic utility theory is given. A case is made for an interdisciplinary approach and a unified science in connection with philosophy.