Mathematical Platonism

Mathematical Platonism is a form of Mathematical Realism that posits the existence of a realm of abstract mathematical objects that are not physical or mental in nature. Platonism takes its name from the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who argued that abstract entities, including mathematical forms, exist in a separate realm of reality beyond the physical world. According to mathematical Platonism, mathematical objects have an independent existence, and our mathematical knowledge is a result of our ability to apprehend or access this realm.