On the infinite in mathematics (Q1312701)
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 495249
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| English | On the infinite in mathematics |
scientific article; zbMATH DE number 495249 |
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On the infinite in mathematics (English)
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26 May 1994
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Mathematical thinking develops axiomatic concepts out of intuitive notions by abstraction and idealization. It is argued that the mathematical theory of the infinite possesses an intuitive basis as well as the traditional disciplines and therefore has the same legitimations.
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axiomatic thinking
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mathematical theory of the infinite
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intuitive basis
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