The metaphysics of mathematics: Mathematics as a way of knowing
by Kennedy, Richard C., M.A., STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE, 2009, 110 pages; 1463462

Abstract:

This theoretical article presents a comprehensive, integrated historical perspective and literature review describing the interplay and commonalities between mathematics, numerology, metaphysical philosophy and man's search for knowledge. Utilizing illustrations, the author draws from sources including Fibonacci, Joseph Campbell, Descartes, Plato, Rudolf Steiner, Richard Wilhelm, Michael Schneider, and Jeffrey Weeks. The first ten numbers are used as a construct for this discussion. The author describes the historical links between mathematics, metaphysics, and universal truth, theorizing that each separate area study of study is incomplete without the incorporation of the others, and that their origins are the same.

 
AdviserRobert Carey
SchoolSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
SourceMAI/ 47-05, p. , Aug 2009
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsMathematics; Philosophy; History of science
Publication Number1463462
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