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The Centrality of Simplicity in Frege's Philosophy

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF LOGIC (2023)

Metaphysical separatism and epistemological autonomy in Frege's philosophy and beyond

Jim Hutchinson

Summary: Commentators have attributed various positions to Frege regarding metaphysical questions on "thoughts," but the evidence remains unconvincing. The author argues that Frege intentionally avoids commitment to these positions as part of his metaphysical separatist policy, driven by the epistemological autonomy of logic from metaphysics. This is relevant to current debates on epistemological autonomy, particularly in ethics.

BRITISH JOURNAL FOR THE HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY (2022)

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Frege's Critical Arguments for Axioms

Jim Hutchinson

Summary: Frege claims that logical axioms are 'self-evident,' yet he offers arguments for them to provide us with the necessary justification for acceptance. This is in line with the 'critical method' endorsed by leading philosophers at the time.

PACIFIC PHILOSOPHICAL QUARTERLY (2021)

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