# Is mathematics an empirical science?

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The piece argues that foundational mathematical rules were partly established by exploring the consequences of alternative assumptions.

Blog post · Hermeneutic Heretic · 19 October 2006

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## About this item

- Type: Blog post
- Published: 19 October 2006
- Published in: Hermeneutic Heretic
- Language: English

Topics: mathematics, empiricism, philosophy-of-science.

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