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What did Benjamin Peirce call mathematics?
What did Benjamin Peirce call mathematics?
- The science that draws necessary conclusions (correct)
- The science of patterns and conjectures
- The systematic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects
- The study of quality, structure, space, and change
According to Albert Einstein, what did he state about the laws of mathematics?
According to Albert Einstein, what did he state about the laws of mathematics?
- Mathematics is a human creation and does not exist naturally.
- The laws of mathematics are certain and always refer to reality.
- Mathematics is solely based on abstraction and logical reasoning.
- As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality. (correct)
What activities contributed to the evolution of mathematics?
What activities contributed to the evolution of mathematics?
- Counting, calculation, measurement, and the systematic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects (correct)
- Debating the existence of mathematical objects
- Formulating new conjectures and establishing truth
- Seeking out patterns and logical reasoning
What is the central focus of mathematicians?
What is the central focus of mathematicians?
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What is the debate about regarding mathematical objects?
What is the debate about regarding mathematical objects?
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