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Define the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text.
The major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text are number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis.
What is the role of pure reason in mathematical activity?
The role of pure reason in mathematical activity is to use it to prove properties of abstract objects.
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
A proof in mathematics consists of a succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results, including previously proved theorems, axioms, and some basic properties.
Explain the relationship between mathematics and other disciplines mentioned in the text.
Mathematics is essential in the natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and the social sciences. It is extensively used for modeling phenomena, but the fundamental truths of mathematics are independent from any scientific experimentation.
How are some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, developed and categorized?
Some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, are developed in close correlation with their applications and are often grouped under applied mathematics.
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