Themes
what is Theme 1
The study of mathematics ADDS a real VITALITY to our
worship and devotion to God
Theme 1 Assumption
Theologically, the abstract nature of
mathematics challenges Atheism as a Metaphysical option.
Define Atheism
The disbelief in the existence of God or
gods.
Indian History (1 fact)
- Zero, was formalized as a true number, by Indian mathematicians.
Module Question of Critical Thinking:
What is Truth?
what is Theme 2
The stability of mathematics SUBTRACTS some RELATIVITY
from our worldview.
Theme 2 Assumption
Philosophically, the abstract nature of
mathematics challenges RELATIVISM as an Epistemological
option.
Define Relativism
The view that there is no absolute truth
but only truths held by an individual or culture.
European Notable Figures (2 facts)
- Isaac Newton is credited with developing Calculus.
- Leibniz developed binary number systems and mechanical calculating
Module Question of Theology:
Who/What is Ultimate Reality?
what is Theme 3
The strategies of mathematics MULTIPLY the possibilities of
our well-being.
Theme 3 Assumption
Socially, the abstract nature of
mathematics challenges FATALISM as a Cultural option.
Define Fatalism
The view that events are fixed in advance
so that human beings are powerless to change them
Greek History and Notable Figures (2 facts)
- Pythagoras discovered harmonics in ancient Greece.
- Archimedes, a mathematician, inventor, and lover of mathematical beauty
Module Question of Philosophy
How do we wisely answer life’s four biggest questions:
(1) What is knowledge?
(2) What is real?
(3) What is good?
(4) What is ahead?
what is Theme 4
The structures of mathematics DIVIDE our sensitivities to the
world.
Theme 4 Assumption
Axiologically, the abstract nature of
mathematics challenges NIHILISM as an Intellectual option.
Define Nihilism
The view that life is meaningless
Babylonian History (3 facts)
- They would use a wedge-tipped reed stylus to impress a mark on a clay tablet
- They used the base 60 numeral system
- They counted the 12 segments of their fingers on one hand, and on the other
hand, each finger counts for 12
What are the Themes of Philosophy?
Epistemology
Metaphysics
Axiology
Teleology
Egypt, write out 1, 10, 100, 1,000 in their symbols
1-I (stroke)
10-n (Heel bone)
100- (rope)
1,000-🌷 (Lotus)
What are ALL the Theme and Question of Theology?
Does God exist? - natural Theology
What is God like?-Systematic Theology
What is God’s problem?-Theodicy
What is God’s solution?-Practical Theology