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Comment by jimwhite42

> It seems like it should be possible, in theory, but it takes too much work.

The definition of a valid mathematical proof that I've heard mathematicians use is if it convinces other mathematicians. I think there's integrity in depth in mathematical proofs for lots of reasons, tying back to an axiomatic basis is a lot of extra work for likely no benefit.

On formal mathematics, almost no mathematicians pay attention to this afaik. It's something that lives in philosophy departments, not mathematics.

parent jimwhite42 3 years ago

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