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Infinity – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 65
The Very Short Introductions Podcast
Exploring the Philosophical and Mathematical Roots of Infinity
This chapter explores the concept of infinity through the lens of ancient Greek philosophers like Anaximander and Zeno, highlighting key ideas such as 'aperon' and Zeno's paradoxes. It further connects these philosophical foundations to contemporary mathematical perspectives, presenting the challenges of performing infinite actions within a finite context.
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