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duaneb
on May 31, 2012
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Let's Not Call It "Computer Science" If We Really ...
I have always considered mathematics to be a part of philosophy and not a separate science.
eru
on May 31, 2012
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It's all down to definitions.
You could argue that mathematics is philosophy done right: With rigour.
duaneb
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Well, if you take attitude, then you'd have to reject all science because it relies on induction.
eru
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Oh, nothing wrong with induction. Just with waffling around.
duaneb
on June 1, 2012
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I think Hume would disagree.
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