Mathematics and its applications

David Berlinski ()

A chapter in Mathematics, Substance and Surmise, 2015, pp 101-131 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract If mathematics, unlike entomology, is unreasonably effective, it should be possible to say with, at least some precision, what it means for a mathematical object, structure, or theory to be applied to an object, structure or theory that is resolutely not mathematical. If it is possible to say as much, I have not found a way in which to say it. Mathematics is about mathematics; and so far as the Great Beyond is concerned, while it is obvious that mathematics is often applied, it is anything but obvious how this is done.

Keywords: Topological Space; Mathematical Object; Euclidean Geometry; Predicate Symbol; Finite Dimensional Vector Space (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-21473-3_6

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