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What is the Reality of Mathematical Infinity?


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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?

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Access RealityBy Ali Cadili