Philosophy Thrives on Disagreement

The question of whether mathematics is invented or discovered provokes deep philosophical inquiry, highlighting the complexity and diversity of opinions within the field. Engaging with philosophers of mathematics can provide profound insights, as they tend to deeply analyze such abstract questions, often without consensus. This lack of agreement even extends to identifying existential questions, where even the presence of multiple philosophers leads to divergent viewpoints. The work of David Chalmers and David Bourget demonstrates this diversity by surveying professional philosophers, revealing varying beliefs and stances on fundamental philosophical questions, indicating that philosophical discourse is rich and ever-evolving.