Finitism: Finitism in mathematics is a philosophical school of thought that holds that only finite mathematical objects exist. Finitists believe that mathematics should be based on concrete objects and operations that can be physically carried out. See also Intuitionism. _____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |