5 Questions
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as mentioned in the text?
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity according to the text?
Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them
In what way are the fundamental truths of mathematics related to scientific experimentation?
Independent from any scientific experimentation
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Statistics and game theory
What does a proof in mathematics consist of according to the text?
A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
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