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  1. To The Erudite In Mathematics Who Wish To Remove Infinity (∞)

    An axiom of which we are all conscious: the acknowledgement of the unknown.

    The symbol of Infinity is the mathematical constant that, through its own logic and reason, grants us the ability to formulate useful formulae. It demarcates a value that is unknown, yet undeniably present.

    #Infinity #Mathematics #Maths #Axiom #PhilosophyOfScience #Logic #Reason #TheUnknown #Calculus #Academic #MathChat

  2. 🚨 Free book alert! (ePub and PDF!)

    *Applying Reflective Equilibrium* shows each step of #reflectiveEquilibrium (RE), so anyone can use it.

    This reveals the limits of reflective equilibrium, but also its real benefits.

    Where to find it: doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-0433

    #CriticalThinking #Logic #Ethics #Bioethics #Politics #Science #Medicine #Epistemology #Metaphilosophy #PhilosophyOfScience #PrecautionaryPrinciple #Philosophy #OpenAccess