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Honorary Professor James Franklin is affiliated with the School of Mathematics and Statistics at The University of New South Wales. His research interests include the philosophy of mathematics, extreme risk theory, ethics, the history of ideas, and Australian Catholic history. His work combines mathematical insights with humanistic scholarship. Franklin has authored several books, including 'An Aristotelian Realist Philosophy of Mathematics' and 'The Worth of Persons: The Foundation of Ethics.' He has also contributed to various research projects and publications, focusing on the intersection of mathematics, ethics, and probability.
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James Franklin is an Honorary Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in the philosophy of mathematics, history of ideas, probability, foundations of ethics, and Australian Catholic history. His research explores the philosophical underpinnings of mathematics, including the nature of mathematical proof and the role of probability in scientific reasoning. Franklin's work also examines historical and ethical dimensions of mathematical practice, as seen in his publications on Aristotelian realism and the history of philosophy in Australia. His contributions span both theoretical and applied areas, including the intersection of logic, ethics, and legal reasoning.