1. Mathematics and Rigorous Proof
Consider the extent to which complete certainty might be achievable in mathematics and at least one other area of knowledge. ... The title insinuates that through mathematics, something can be known with complete certainty. ... Rigorous proof in mathematics is often derived from deductive and inductive reasoning. ... Even the sun, which boasts incredible mathematical roundness, bulges out roughly 10 kilometers at its equator. This means that only in the abstract world of pure mathematics, perceived by our imagination, a perfect circle would be possible. ...
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