On the Common Mathematical Science
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On the Common Mathematical Science is a Neoplatonic philosophical treatise by Iamblichus of Chalcis that explores the nature and role of mathematics within his broader metaphysical and theological system.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On the Common Mathematical Science Context triple: [Iamblichus of Chalcis, notableWork, On the Common Mathematical Science]
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A.
An Essay on the Usefulness of Mathematical Learning
An Essay on the Usefulness of Mathematical Learning is an early 18th-century treatise by John Arbuthnot that argues for the intellectual and practical value of studying mathematics.
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The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences
The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences is a landmark 1960 essay by physicist Eugene Wigner that explores why abstract mathematics so powerfully and mysteriously describes physical reality.
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C.
Enumeration of the Sciences
Enumeration of the Sciences is a foundational philosophical treatise by Al-Farabi that systematically classifies and analyzes the various branches of knowledge in the Islamic intellectual tradition.
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D.
Mathematical Discovery
"Mathematical Discovery" is a two-volume work by George Pólya that explores the processes of mathematical problem solving and heuristic reasoning.
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E.
The Foundations of Mathematics
The Foundations of Mathematics is a posthumously published collection of F. P. Ramsey’s influential papers on logic, philosophy of mathematics, and the foundations of knowledge.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On the Common Mathematical Science Target entity description: On the Common Mathematical Science is a Neoplatonic philosophical treatise by Iamblichus of Chalcis that explores the nature and role of mathematics within his broader metaphysical and theological system.
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A.
An Essay on the Usefulness of Mathematical Learning
An Essay on the Usefulness of Mathematical Learning is an early 18th-century treatise by John Arbuthnot that argues for the intellectual and practical value of studying mathematics.
-
B.
The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences
The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences is a landmark 1960 essay by physicist Eugene Wigner that explores why abstract mathematics so powerfully and mysteriously describes physical reality.
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C.
Enumeration of the Sciences
Enumeration of the Sciences is a foundational philosophical treatise by Al-Farabi that systematically classifies and analyzes the various branches of knowledge in the Islamic intellectual tradition.
-
D.
Mathematical Discovery
"Mathematical Discovery" is a two-volume work by George Pólya that explores the processes of mathematical problem solving and heuristic reasoning.
-
E.
The Foundations of Mathematics
The Foundations of Mathematics is a posthumously published collection of F. P. Ramsey’s influential papers on logic, philosophy of mathematics, and the foundations of knowledge.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Neoplatonic work
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philosophical treatise ⓘ |
| aimsTo | integrate mathematics into a theurgic and theological framework ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Syrian Neoplatonic school
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linked to:
Syrian school of Neoplatonism
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| author | Iamblichus of Chalcis ⓘ |
| concerns |
didactic function of mathematical study
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ontological status of numbers ⓘ relation of mathematical science to higher contemplation ⓘ |
| context | late antique Platonism ⓘ |
| explores |
nature of mathematics
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relation between mathematics and metaphysics ⓘ relation between mathematics and theology ⓘ role of mathematics in reality ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
educational role of mathematics in philosophy
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hierarchy of sciences ⓘ place of mathematics in the hierarchy of being ⓘ status of mathematical objects ⓘ |
| genre | prose ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalPosition |
mathematical study as preparation for higher metaphysical insight
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mathematics as a bridge between physical and intelligible worlds ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Late Antiquity ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Plato
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Pythagorean tradition ⓘ
linked to:
Pythagoreanism
earlier Middle Platonism ⓘ |
| language | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
Neoplatonism
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mathematics ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| partOf | Iamblichus’ philosophical corpus ⓘ |
| philosophicalDiscipline |
metaphysics of number
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philosophy of mathematics ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | Neoplatonism ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin |
Eastern Roman Empire
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linked to:
Byzantine Empire
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| relatedWork |
Iamblichus’ theological treatises
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Iamblichus’ writings on Pythagoreanism ⓘ |
| studiedIn |
classical studies
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history of ancient philosophy ⓘ history of mathematics ⓘ |
| treatsMathematicsAs | intermediate between sensible and intelligible realms ⓘ |
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