Roger BaconIf in other sciences we should arrive at certainty without doubt and truth without error, it behooves us to place the foundations of knowledge in mathematics...
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The more we understand the world around us, the more we come to understand that things are not exactly as they seem. Mathematics is one of the sciences with a solid foundation in absolute certainties. When a mathematician works out a formula with a good degree of certainty, there is no room for doubt. But when they have to do something practical, they have to take account of the reality around them.
For example, Architects have to be aware of the materials that they use. They design buildings that will last for centuries and take care that the material used in their construction is resilient enough to withstand time and weather conditions. In doing so, architects have to base their designs on tested formulas which have been proven over time with the help of mathematics.
Source: The Opus Majus Of Roger Bacon
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