Well, do they?
2006-11-27 05:00:35 · 8 answers · asked by playitagainsam 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
There are mathematical concepts out there that enables us to understand certain facts, or calculating distances so in order for us to understand those concepts in a practicable way, humans invented numbers so that we could assimilate certain facts because that is the way that our mind operates, but numbers do not exist. That is just a humanly way for us to make sense out of untangible concepts.
2006-11-27 05:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Halal Pig Ok in Islam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Numbers are a concept that humans have created. They exist as ideas in our mind just as things like democracy or color or any other non-material concept that we have put a label on to better describe and communicate with others.
If it were not for numbers we would not be able to communicate at all. how fast were you going? How much money does this cost? etc.
2006-11-27 13:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by Louis G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They existed as the big bang started now they make up evervthing in life And go on and on.
2006-11-27 13:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Victorio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to use numbers and leave philosophy for the philosophers.
2006-11-27 13:09:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No , they only exist in our imagination
2006-11-27 13:04:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait, this is a Philosophy question! A mathematician *assumes* this!
2006-11-27 13:29:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes without it we were lost
2006-11-27 13:15:48 · answer #7 · answered by micho 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes . what is the matter?
2006-11-27 13:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋