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math vs. science

Submitted by jrlewis on Mon, 07/07/2008 - 2:42pm.

As I understand it, there is a fundamental difference between math and science. Mathematics is a discipline that is constructed by humans to contain the concepts of proofs, truths, and universals.

The sciences, either the physical or social sciences, are a process of inquiry. They are based on observations of organic or cultural objects. We are not able to prove any universal ideas in science with inductive logic. Unlike mathematics there is no garuntee that what was repeatedly true, will continue to be true.

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