Mathematics describes the real world of atoms and acorns, stars and stairs, with remarkable precision. So is mathematics invented by humans just like chisels and hammers and pieces of music? Or is mathematics discovered—always out there, somewhere, like mysterious islands waiting to be found? Whatever mathematics is will help define reality itself.
Paul Davies – Is Mathematics Invented or Discovered? – First Part
Paul is a physicist, writer and broadcaster, a professor at Arizona State University as well as the Director of BEYOND: Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science.
- Tags: Closer to Truth, Mathematics, Philosophy, Science
- Added on:
Thanks for reading!
