Dr. Michael Huemer, professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado and author of "Approaching Infinity", discusses the concept of mathematical infinity. Topics discussed include:
-The links and differences between Mathematics and Philosophy
-Is infinity a number? do numbers and mathematical constructs exist outside of our minds?
-Are space and time infinite? what are the criteria by which something can be described with infinity?
-What are some philosophical perspectives on the Big Bang Theory and the laws of physics?
-What is the solution to Zeno's Paradox?
-What does it mean to say that the sum of an infinite series is 1?
