The role of the language in mathematics is analyzed, pointing out its limits in defining and communicating meanings. Formal languages are also considered and it is shown that they cannot indicate univocally a meaning, but can be used to check developments, once the meaning is already known.
Parlare sensatamente di matematica
FERRO, Ruggero
2011-01-01
Abstract
The role of the language in mathematics is analyzed, pointing out its limits in defining and communicating meanings. Formal languages are also considered and it is shown that they cannot indicate univocally a meaning, but can be used to check developments, once the meaning is already known.
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