What part of Cantor's theory upset some theologians?
Infinite sets can exist
Numbers have no end
Zero is heretical
Numbers are more powerful than God
Answer
Infinite sets' existence contradicts the belief in a finite universe and challenges the concept of God's control over creation, posing theological concerns about the nature of infinity and the limits of human understanding. Cantor's transfinite numbers and set theory profoundly reshaped mathematical thought, introducing concepts that clashed with traditional theological views, causing discomfort and resistance.
Exploring the Limitless: A Quiz on Georg Cantor's Groundbreaking Mathematics
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