James Franklin

James Franklin, Emeritus professor at the University of New South Wales, delves into the connections between mathematics, ethics, and probability in his new book. He argues for the existence of absolute necessities in these fields, asserting that mathematical truths are directly tied to reality. Franklin critiques modern education's neglect of proof and emphasizes the importance of Aristotelian realism. He also explores how inherent human worth grounds ethical principles and discusses the implications of mathematical constraints on divine omnipotence.