Knowledge and Inquiry · JC 2 · Knowledge in the Sciences · 2.º Período
Mathematics and Formal Logic
Investigate the nature of mathematical knowledge and its relationship to the physical world. Discuss the certainty and a priori nature of formal logic.
MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB A-Level H2 Knowledge and Inquiry, The Construction of Knowledge: Mathematical KnowledgeSEAB A-Level H2 Knowledge and Inquiry, The Construction of Knowledge: Deductive reasoning and formal logic
About This Topic
Investigate the nature of mathematical knowledge and its relationship to the physical world. Discuss the certainty and a priori nature of formal logic.
Key Questions
- Is mathematics invented or discovered?
- Why is mathematics so effective in describing reality?
- What are the limits of formal logic?
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