The negative theology of absolute infinity: Cantor, mathematics, and humility

Cantor argued that absolute infinity is beyond mathematical comprehension. His arguments imply that the domain of mathematics cannot be grasped by mathematical means. We argue that this inability constitutes a foundational problem. For Cantor, however, the domain of mathematics does not belong to ma...

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Authors: Gutschmidt, Rico 1979- (Author) ; Carl, Merlin 1982- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Nature B. V 2024
In: International journal for philosophy of religion
Year: 2024, Volume: 95, Issue: 3, Pages: 233-256
Further subjects:B Georg Cantor
B Humility
B Absolute infinity
B Absolute generality
B Foundations of mathematics
B Negative Theology
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