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The Philosophy Of Mathematics, Erin Wilding-Martin

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The philosophy of mathematics considers what is behind the math that we do. What is mathematics? Is it some cosmic truth we discover, or is it created by humans? Do mathematical objects such as numbers and functions really exist, or are they just symbols we have invented? Two of the great debates in the history of mathematical philosophy center around ontology and epistemology. Where did mathematics come from? How do we know that it is true?

Where did mathematics come from? Is it discovered or created? Ontological questions are concerned with the nature and status of mathematical objects. Some people …

Sabbatical Leave Proposal, Brenda Marshall

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I'd like to learn "Mathematica." "Mathematica" is probably the most~ powerful mathematics software available. It was developed and continues to be upgraded at Wolfram Research in Champaign. The U. of I. as well as many colleges and universities across the nation teach some sections of their calculus courses with "Mathematica." Also, several of the high schools in our district have students enrolled in "Calculus with Mathematica" through a distance learning program at the U. of I.