Instigator / Pro
0
1500
rating
8
debates
50.0%
won
Topic
#4480

Math is objective

Status
Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics
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After not so many votes...

It's a tie!
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Rated
Number of rounds
5
Time for argument
Three days
Max argument characters
10,000
Voting period
One month
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Minimal rating
1,450
Contender / Con
0
1493
rating
23
debates
60.87%
won
Description

This is going to be a debate on modern pure mathematics. Specifically, this debate will focus on the objectivity of mathematical truth. As pro, I will be arguing that math is indeed objective. That mathematical truth is what it is independent of human interpretation and preference. You as con, are to argue that math is merely a subjective, human construct. Please put any questions on the debate topic in the comments.

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@Barney
@hey-yo
@Math_Enthusiast

Mathematics is often regarded as a metaphysical concept, transcending the boundaries of objective and subjective reality. While it is true that the existence of quantities is independent of mathematical concepts, we humans have created numbers, making them subjective constructs. However, even without our mathematical frameworks, quantities would still objectively exist. Thus, math's nature goes beyond the confines of physical reality, while the objective existence of quantities remains unaffected by human concepts.

There is an argument to be made for 1984. 👀

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@hey-yo

Yes. It means that math exists on its own, independent of human interpretation. Mathematical truths exist before we discover them, and are objective.

Does that mean math exists outside of humanity?