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Is Absolute Certainty Attainable in Math
Is Absolute Certainty Attainable in Math
Absolute certainty in mathematics is a concept that has sparked many debates amongst
mathematicians all around the world, and the answer to the question is not a simple yes or no. In
fact, the answer fully depends on the case at hand. In some cases, absolute certainty is attainable
in mathematics, while in others, it is far from attainable. For instance, Pythagoras theorem is a
geometrical pattern discovered by the Greek philosopher between the hypotenuse and the two
other sides of a right triangle. We are absolutely certain of this relationship as it has physical
proof in real life and can be proven easily by the measurements of a right triangle. However,
some other cases are not so clear. Integration is a part of calculus used to calculate the area under
a curve from one point on it to another. This is not so easily provable in real life as it would take
infinitely many rectangles to find the exact area under the curve (as rectangles have an easily
calculatable area). The concept of infinity is not something attainable in real life; therefore,
mathematics, as values and rules are set by humans and are usually perfect values. In real life, on
the other hand, the measurement of these values could not be fully accurate, leading to the