5 Questions
Which major subdiscipline of mathematics deals with the properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them?
Number theory
In modern mathematics, what are entities stipulated to have certain properties called?
Axioms
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
What do most mathematical activities involve?
Discovery of properties of abstract objects
What is the lack of general consensus among mathematicians about?
A common definition for their academic discipline
Study Notes
Mathematics Fundamentals
- The major subdiscipline of mathematics that deals with the properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them is mathematics itself.
Abstract Objects in Mathematics
- Entities stipulated to have certain properties are called mathematical objects.
Mathematics Proofs
- A proof in mathematics consists of a logical and systematic approach to establish the truth of a statement.
Mathematical Activities
- Most mathematical activities involve problem-solving, conjecturing, and verifying.
Lack of Consensus
- There is a lack of general consensus among mathematicians about the foundations of mathematics.
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