A novel perspective based on contemporary research on the fundamental yet recurrent question of 'What is Mathematics?"

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Shiraz University of Technology

Abstract

In addition to its traditional role in fundamental and theoretical sciences, as well as its practical application in applied sciences, mathematics has always played a fundamental and foundational role in the revival, transfer, and expansion of new human knowledge, especially in the past two decades. These are knowledge domains that may not even be perceived as having any mathematical connection from a human perspective. Furthermore, even certain ancient sciences that do not have a logical connection to mathematics in our mindset are now indebted to and even borrowing from this branch of human knowledge for their own growth. This scientific-promotional article, alongside exploring these realities, tangentially delves into the dissection of a common ancient question about the nature of mathematics and seeks to elucidate a fresh perspective in response to it, considering some of the new roles of mathematics in the current world. It aims to reflect the present realities of human knowledge in the current era and provide a general examination of the role of mathematics in some of these realities.

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Mathematics and Society
Volume 1, Issue 4 - Serial Number 4
December 2016
Pages 23-30

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  • Receive Date: 17 September 2013
  • Revise Date: 04 July 2015
  • Accept Date: 04 July 2015
  • Publish Date: 19 February 2017

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