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Big Topics in Mathematics [closed]
My question is as follows: It is now the year 2013 as we know it, and I'm wondering what the "big topics" in mathematics are. What fields are of utmost interest and foundation in the modern era? How ...
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Mathematics, Philosophy and writing.
Do you know of any famous mathematicians who were also philosophers? I have heard of Descartes, Plato and Leibniz. Are there other good examples, especially more modern examples?
Also welcome are ...
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Structuralist slogans
I am afraid to make a bad impression by misusing this forum but I am looking for as-many-as-possible mathematically inspired formulations and references to one (sometimes vague) idea. The idea is ...
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Good books on Philosophy of Mathematics
Where can I learn more about the implications, meta discussions, history and the foundations of mathematics?
Is Russell's Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy a good start?
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Common misconceptions about math
YARFMO (Yet another reposting from Mathoverflow) ;-)
The more you know about math the more you find conceptions previously thought correct to be false:
1.) math is not as exact as many believe - in ...
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What mathematical questions or areas have philosophical implications outside of mathematics?
Please list both the problem/area and justify why it is important philosophically. This question doesn't cover questions that are only important within the philosophy of mathematics itself.
