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Mathematics: Mathematics is the study of patterns and relationships. It encompasses arithmetic, algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, topology, and others. Mathematics is used in science, engineering, business, and finance. See also Physics, Logic._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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A. d’Abro on Mathematics - Dictionary of Arguments
A. d'Abro Die Kontroversen über das Wesen der Mathematik 1939 in Kursbuch 8 Mathematik 1967 31 Mathematics/d'Abro: Mathematics consists of two steps: 1. The application of rules, 2. The ability to combine these rules. But this second step cannot be expressed by rules again! >Rules, >Description levels, >Levels/order, >Method._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
d’ Abro I A. d’ Abro The Rise of the New Physics Mineola, NY 1951 |