Topics Mathematics

Question How do we know that modern mathematics is correct? Thanks, Ryan.

Accepted:
April 11, 2006

Comments

We don't.

Indeed it seems that we don't even know what it means to say that modern mathematics is correct. Does it mean that it contains no hidden contradictions, that it accurately describes 'the world of numbers', that it supports empirical science, or what?

Question How do we know that modern mathematics is correct? Thanks, Ryan. Accepted:April 11, 2006

Question How do we know that modern mathematics is correct? Thanks, Ryan.

Accepted:
April 11, 2006