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Full Idea
Mathematics inscribes being as such.
Gist of Idea
Mathematics inscribes being as such
Source
Alain Badiou (Mathematics and Philosophy: grand and little [2004], p.12)
Book Ref
Badiou,Alain: 'Theoretical Writings' [Continuum 2006], p.12
A Reaction
I don't pretend to understand that, but there is something about the purity and certainty of mathematics that makes us feel we are grappling with the core of existence. Perhaps. The same might be said of stubbing your toe on a bedpost.