MTE1501 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2023
(213891) - DUE 21 July 2023
,MTE1501
Assignment 3 2023
Unique Number: 213891
Due Date: 21 July 2023 at
22:00
, 3.1 LU1: MATHEMATICS IN SOCIETY
The three views used to outline the consideration of mathematics are:
1. The Utilitarian View
This view sees mathematics as a tool to solve practical problems and achieve real-
world goals such as calculating distances, measuring quantities, understanding
finances, engineering and designing machines, etc.
According to this view, the usefulness of mathematics lies in its ability to solve practical
problems in various fields and applications, such as physics, engineering, finance, and
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business.
2. The Aesthetic View
This view sees mathematics as a beautiful and elegant subject that should be
appreciated for its inherent beauty, harmony, and simplicity. Mathematicians who
hold this view are driven by a desire to explore the beauty of mathematics for its own
sake, regardless of any practical or utilitarian applications.
Mathematics, according to this view, is an art form that is aesthetically pleasing and
intellectually stimulating, and can bring joy and satisfaction to those who study it.
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3. The Existential View
This view sees mathematics as a symbolic system that can help us understand the
nature of reality, the human condition, and our place in the world. Mathematicians
who hold this view believe that the symbol systems of mathematics can provide
insights into the deep structure of reality, including scientific theories, philosophical
concepts, and spiritual ideas.
According to this view, mathematics can help us understand the world around us and
make sense of fundamental questions about life and existence.
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