Mathematics and the good life

Philosopher's Zone

English - December 12, 2021 06:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 155 ratings
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Mathematics is often understood as something technical – essential to making sure our buildings and bridges don’t fall down, but not offering much in the way of moral interest. This week we’re asking whether or not that’s true, and finding that mathematics has strong historical connections to the philosophy of how to live well.