The Heart of Man
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To the logical realist, mathematical truths reside in the mind, independent of the brain, meaning they are discovered. Conversely, the logical nominalist argues that mathematics is a construct of the human brain. As an invention, mathematics only stipulates the use of certain symbols, much like how the rules of chess govern how the pieces can move. This book discusses realism vs. nominalism within systems of logic. In this insightful examination,...
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In this book, we analyze, from a self-taught perspective, the question, "Will there be a fundamental theory of the laws that govern the world we live in?" Shrouded in extreme abstraction embodied in self-described gobbledygook, accessible only to a trained practitioner, modern physics can seem like a capricious subject. Nevertheless, with perseverance, at least a rudimentary understanding of modern physics is available to the uninitiated spectator....