Single Idea 4240

[catalogued under 6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 1. Mathematics]

Full Idea

It might be argued that mathematics does not, or should not, aim at truth.

Gist of Idea

It might be argued that mathematics does not, or should not, aim at truth

Source

E.J. Lowe (A Survey of Metaphysics [2002], p.375)

Book Reference

Lowe,E.J.: 'A Survey of Metaphysics' [OUP 2002], p.375


A Reaction

Intriguing. Sounds wrong to me. At least maths seems to need the idea of the 'correct' answer. If, however, maths is a huge pattern, there is no correctness, just the pattern. We can be wrong, but maths can't be wrong. Ah, I see…!