Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Mathematics would certainly have not come into existence if one had known from the beginning that there was in nature no exactly straight line, no actual circle, no absolute magnitude.

Mathematics would certainly have not come into existence if

Summary

This quote suggests that the development of mathematics is contingent upon the assumption that there are certain geometric forms and concepts that exist in nature with complete precision. It implies that if it was known from the start that straight lines, perfect circles, or absolute magnitudes do not exist in the natural world, mathematics may never have been created. It emphasizes the foundational role of these idealized mathematical constructs and their influence on the evolution of mathematical reasoning.

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Mathematics

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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