A New Metaphysical Explication of Infinitesimals By Lu Chen (UMass, Philosophy) Date: Tuesday 18th February, 2020 Time: 1640-1800 Place: H-232   Abstract: Infinitesimals are widely used in physics and mathematics, but are considered merely heuristic due to a lack of rigorous understanding. Smooth Infinitesimal Analysis (SIA), alternatively known as Synthetic Differential Geometry, is the most developed mathematical system for regimenting […]

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