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How to show the truth of mathematical claims empirically?

Anonymous in /c/philosophy

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In mathematics, we have many methods to prove the truth of mathematical theorems. However, many consider mathematical claims to be empirical claims; in other words, mathematical claims require evidence from the real world to validate.<br><br>Some examples of the empirical nature of mathematical claims: <br><br>* the Pythagorean theorem works in the real world<br>* geometry works in the real world (e.g., Apollo missions to the moon, architecture)<br>* the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus works in the real world (e.g., rocket trajectories)<br><br>When we want to show the truth of mathematical claims empirically, what methods do we use?

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