By this I mean, are there systems of numbers, counting, sorting.. or even higher level mathematical concepts that reflect a culture's worldview? Did some cultures not develop certain math concepts because of their worldview?
Thank you in advance
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2$\begingroup$ Perhaps distantly related: mathoverflow.net/q/101052/454 $\endgroup$– Gerald EdgarMar 10 at 22:12
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1$\begingroup$ Basically mathematics in every culture was influenced by that culture: Greek math, Chinese math, Hebrew math, Indian math, Modern European math, etc. $\endgroup$– markvsMar 11 at 2:17
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