Was math discovered or invented ?

SquirrelGirl · 2018-04-29T07:16:12-05:00

Uncategorized - Was math discovered or invented ? (240 replies).

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Elessar · 26-30, M

Both, actually. Invented, yet modelled on natural phenomena.

(Just realized this question is ancient and that I already replied to it lmao)

xSharp · 31-35, M

@Elessar disagreed, we simply interpreted math in a way we could understand, we cannot take credit for math any more than we can take credit for the ocean or the sky or electricity, electricity was harness not invented, as was math.

Elessar · 26-30, M

@xSharp Well, some concepts have been abstracted to the point that I would almost say they've been invented, than just interpreted from the observation of real world phenomena. 🤔

xSharp · 31-35, M

@Elessar a radian does not change, no matter the size of the circle