Mathematics as an agent of dialogue in the society

Title

Mathematics as an agent of dialogue in the society

Creator

Kureethara J.V.; Joseph M.

Description

Though Mathematics is mostly considered as a subject of the intelligent, it is used by everybody for daily activities. It acts as an efficient agent of dialogue in the society. Its role in transferring abstract knowledge to concrete experience, in interpreting the unknown and as a tool for problem-solving are discussed in this paper. Mathematics also helps human beings to transcend from concrete experience to abstract knowledge. This paper showcases various elements of Mathematics over a wide spectrum, from those useful in everyday life of human beings to the discussions on potential and actual infinity. Mathematics is an integral part of human life and an essential tool in knowing the universe. We do not deliberately side with any of the schools in Mathematics or that of Philosophy. 2017 Journal of Dharma: Dharmaram Journal of Religions and Philosophies (DVK, Bangalore).

Source

Journal of Dharma, Vol-42, No. 2, pp. 121-136.

Date

2017-01-01

Publisher

Dharmaram College, Centre for the Study of World Religions

Subject

Abstract mathematics; Dialogue in mathematics; Infinity; Mathematical anxiety; Mathematics and society; Numbers; Philosophy of mathematics; Practical mathematics

Coverage

Kureethara J.V., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Joseph M., Christ University, Bengaluru, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISSN: 2537222

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

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