18 JUN 2013 by ideonexus
The Mathematical Image
The proof is elegant and the result profound. Still, it is typical mathematics; so,
it’s a good example to reflect upon. In doing so, we will begin to see the elements
of the mathematical image, the standard conception of what mathematics is. Let’s
begin a list of some commonly accepted aspects. By ‘commonly accepted’ I mean
that they would be accepted by most working mathematicians, by most educated
people, and probably by most philosophers of mathematics, as well. In listing
them as...Folksonomies: mathematics philosophy
Folksonomies: mathematics philosophy
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