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I have a feeling they really mean Spinoza's God (like Einstein), but this use of 'God' causes confusion for a lot of readers. Some readers might think they are
by mgamache 9y ago
I have a feeling they really mean Spinoza's God (like Einstein), but this use of 'God' causes confusion for a lot of readers. Some readers might think they are referring to the God of the Bible or Koran.
- gbacon 9y agoFTA: Never mind that Erdős doubted God’s very existence. “You don’t have to believe in God, but you should believe in The Book,” Erdős explained to other mathematicians.
- beojan 9y agoSpinoza's God couldn't have a book of anything. Then again, the Abrahamic God (being omniscient) wouldn't need a book either, but would simply know the perfect proof (and every imperfect proof) for every theorem.
- Koshkin 9y agoWell, God is the word (i.e. the proof).