= Structuralism (philosophy of mathematics)
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Structuralism in the philosophy of mathematics is an approach that emphasizes the study of mathematical structures rather than the individual objects that make up those structures. This perspective focuses on the relationships and interconnections among mathematical entities, suggesting that mathematical truths depend not on the objects themselves, but on the structures that relate them. Key aspects of mathematical structuralism include: 1. **Structures over Objects**: Structuralism posits that mathematics is primarily concerned with the relationships and structures that can be formed from mathematical entities.
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