Is there Ethics in Mathematics?
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2025-12-16 v3
Abstract
This is a critical response to some arguments and general recommendations presented in a discussion paper Four Levels of Ethical Engagement [EiM Discussion Paper 1/2018 University of Cambridge Ethics in Mathematics Project, https://www.ethics-in-mathematics.com/assets/dp/18 1.pdf] by Maurice Chiodo and Piers Bursill-Hall. Much in their article is based on certain observations about characteristic psychological traits of mathematicians and their patterns of behavior that I find to be in stark contrast to my own observations. I argue against their assumptions and conclusions using examples.
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@article{arxiv.2507.01185,
title = {Is there Ethics in Mathematics?},
author = {Roman Kossak},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.01185},
year = {2025}
}