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Irrational Worldview

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In ancient Greece, some scholars viewed irrational number as heretical. These numbers could never be described perfectly, because they ran for an infinite number of decimal places. The opponents of irrational numbers argued that a perfect universe, designed by the Gods, had no place for imperfect numbers. Ultimately, irrational numbers played a major role in the development of mathematics, as evidenced by their widespread use today. For example, the most famous irrational number, Pi, enables one to calculate many properties of geometric shapes.

1. True or False: Opposition to irrational numbers was based on scientific reasoning.

2. True or False: Opposition to irrational numbers was based on deductive reasoning.

3. True or False: Opposition to irrational numbers stemmed from a worldview involving naturalistic evolution.

4. True or False: The belief that irrational numbers cannot exist reflects religion more than science.

5. True or False: Scientists accept irrational numbers today, because such numbers provide more accurate solutions to problems than whole numbers do.

I just wanted to verify my solutions for the following questions. I got F, F, T, T, T . Thank you for any help in advance!

Solution

1 is false

2 is false as it is not a deductive reasoning in which we begin with some statements that are assumed to be true and we then determine what else would have to be true if the primary statements are true.

3. False as Naturalistic evolution views that life came into existence as a result of natural causes without the invention of supernatural powers.

4. True

5 true.