On mathematical error.

Illustrates fallibilism in mathematics. Constituent of a mathematical error; Basis of faulty mathematical results on algorithmic errors; Argument on the probabilism of mathematical proof; Function of informal theory in formalization to represent mathematical theory; Presumption of coexistence betwe...

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Published in:	Studies in History & Philosophy of Science Part A Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 393 - 417
Main Author:	Sherry, David
Format:	Article
Published:	Elsevier B.V. Sep97
Subjects:	Scientific errors Fallibility Formalization (Philosophy)
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