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>... at least on my terms This was not a cop out as you portray but recognition that many people are not familiar with Aristole's position on infinity nor is i
by dmfdmf 13y ago
>... at least on my terms
This was not a cop out as you portray but recognition that many people are not familiar with Aristole's position on infinity nor is it the popular view. I defined my terms and explained my position as to why Cantor's use of "completed infinity" is a contradiction. It is clear to anyone who wants to understand. I defy you to define, in your own words, your concept of infinity and what you actually mean by a completed one without degenerating into non-sense.
> The philosophy of mathematics has considered this matter settled for several hundred years now.
This was hardly a fair fight. As I conceded, the mystics won round one which is why Cantor's non-sense is accepted. The philosophy of mathematics is and was dominated by Platonists and other avowed irrationalists. So no surprise in this outcome.