Quote by James Newman

We have overcome the notion that mathematical truths have an existence independent and apart from our own minds. It is even strange to us that such a notion could ever have existed.


We have overcome the notion that mathematical truths have an

Summary

This quote suggests that society has moved past the belief that mathematical truths exist independently of our thoughts and perceptions. The idea now seems peculiar because we have recognized that mathematical truths are concepts constructed within our minds. It highlights a shift in our understanding of mathematics, acknowledging its subjective nature and how it is a product of human cognition rather than an objective reality separate from us.

By James Newman
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