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Understanding the Reality of Mathematics by Soumya Roy is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This article discusses the nature of mathematics and argues that mathematical concepts have social reality rather than physical or mental reality. It notes that mathematicians often view mathematical objects as having objective existence when working, but deny this when challenged philosophically. The article proposes that mathematics exists in the social and cultural realm through shared concepts among mathematicians. This explains how concepts can be real without being physical or mental. Some may find th
- Author
- Soumya Roy
- Language
- EN