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Re:Has philosophy ever clarified mathematics? by 4e8riufc4m9rvif on Tuesday February 28, 2017 @06:16PM (#13759215)
The primary goal, if there is any, is merely: a more complete understanding of the subject matter.
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Re:Has philosophy ever clarified mathematics? by xenotb on Tuesday February 28, 2017 @07:08PM (#13759609)
I don't believe there's consensus in this, as philosophy might be the only discipline tasked with defining itself. Still, this is as good an answer as any.
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