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Dr. Michael Huemer, professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado and author of "Approaching Infinity", discusses the concept of mathematical infinity. Topics discussed include:
-The links and differences between Mathematics and Philosophy
-Is infinity a number? do numbers and mathematical constructs exist outside of our minds?
-Are space and time infinite? what are the criteria by which something can be described with infinity?
-What are some philosophical perspectives on the Big Bang Theory and the laws of physics?
-What is the solution to Zeno's Paradox?
-What does it mean to say that the sum of an infinite series is 1?
By Ali CadiliDr. Michael Huemer, professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado and author of "Approaching Infinity", discusses the concept of mathematical infinity. Topics discussed include:
-The links and differences between Mathematics and Philosophy
-Is infinity a number? do numbers and mathematical constructs exist outside of our minds?
-Are space and time infinite? what are the criteria by which something can be described with infinity?
-What are some philosophical perspectives on the Big Bang Theory and the laws of physics?
-What is the solution to Zeno's Paradox?
-What does it mean to say that the sum of an infinite series is 1?