1+1, can't be one? Explain the terminology please.
2007-10-31 08:12:59 · 5 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Since you mentioned mathematics, we usually need to accept some basic assumptions about a subject. We cannot say that these assumptions are absolutely correct, but we can choose to accept them as true.
From that basic premise, we can then state and implement truths based on those elementary assumptions.
In mathematics, we first must accept the Peano postulates, or assumptions, then we can build a mathematical system from those elementary concepts.
2007-10-31 08:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1+1 of what?
There is the non-absolute of that question.
The only thing you can go for is the preponderence of the evidence, and you can never have a complete view.
Being absolutely sure is for the weak minded, so get a lobotomy, and you will be absolutely content!
2007-10-31 20:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jim! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are no absolutes, then we cannot be sure of anything.
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2007-10-31 15:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rejection of absolutes is an absolute that is rejected by the rejection of absolutes.
Thus, I reject the rejection of absolutes.
2007-10-31 15:45:21 · answer #4 · answered by God Told me so, To My Face 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We can be sure that anything is possible .
2007-10-31 15:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by Peace of Mind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋