Is maths invented or discovered? One of the most interesting questions to investigate with regards to maths Theory of Knowledge (ToK) is the relationship between maths and reality. Why does maths describe reality? Are the mathematical equations of Newton and Einstein inventions to describe reality, or did they exist prior to their discovery? If equations... Continue Reading →
Maths Invented or Discovered?
Maths Invented or Discovered? The PBS Ideas Channel has just released a new video which discusses whether maths is invented by humans, or whether it is discovered (ie whether it can be said to really exist). It's an excellent 10 minute introduction to a pretty complicated topic - and certainly accessible for students: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbNymweHW4E For... Continue Reading →