The mathematical state of the world – explorations into the characteristics of mathematical descriptions

In this article we try to analyse the conditions for describing the world mathematically. We consider the role played by mathematics in discussing and analysing „the state of the world‟. We use this discussion to clarify what it means to use a mathematical description. We illustrate why the concepts...

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Main Authors: Ole Ravn Christensen, Ole Skovsmose, Keiko Yasukawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2008-03-01
Series:Alexandria
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/alexandria/article/view/37422