Irrational Worldview Flashcards

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Opposition to irrational numbers was based on evidence that such numbers cannot exist.

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false

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Opposition to irrational numbers stemmed from a worldview involving naturalistic evolution

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False

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3
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The belief that irrational numbers cannot exist reflects religion more than science.

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True

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Modern mathematicians accept irrational numbers because such numbers provide more accurate solutions to problems than whole numbers do

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True

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