Is math real? Scholars first learn about the Goldbach conjecture and prime numbers as an introduction to the philosophical idea of whether numbers actually exist. The video continues on to use an example of a circle to consider math from realist and antirealist points of view.

Concepts

prime numbers, even numbers, proofs, circles, realism

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting realism and antirealism
• Invite a philosophy instructor to give a talk about the philosophy concepts in the video

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should have knowledge of prime numbers and of pi

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Thorough explanations and descriptions
• Animations will hold viewer interest

Cons

• None