5 Questions
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What does most mathematical activity involve?
the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
a succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
In which fields is mathematics essential?
natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and the social sciences
Are the fundamental truths of mathematics dependent on scientific experimentation?
No, the fundamental truths of mathematics are independent from any scientific experimentation
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