Category Theory as the Formal Study of the Processes of Production of Abstraction

Explore the philosophical foundations of category theory in this Berkeley Seminar where Brendan Fong examines the concept that "Category theory is the formal study of the processes of production of abstraction." Delve into the epistemological implications of this perspective as Fong shares his reflections on what this phrase means and invites collaborative inquiry into the deeper philosophical questions surrounding mathematical abstraction. Gain insights into how category theory functions not just as a mathematical tool, but as a framework for understanding how we create and work with abstract concepts across different domains of knowledge.