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==Axiomatization==
==Axiomatization==
In the late 19th century, [[Giuseppe Peano]] (August 27, 1858 – April 20, 1932) elaborated ''the'' axiomatic system for the Natural Numbers, later named [[Peano's Axioms|Peano Axioms]] in his honor.
In the late 19th century, [[Giuseppe Peano]] (August 27, 1858 – April 20, 1932) elaborated ''the'' axiomatic system for the Natural Numbers, later named [[Peano's Axioms|Peano Axioms]] in his honor.
==Disputes==
Some math textbooks, particularly on the college level, include zero. Most elementary school textbooks distinguish between the ''[[whole number]]''s (i.e., non-negative [[integer]]s 0,1,2,...) and the ''[[counting number]]''s (i.e., positive integers 1,2,3,...) - defining natural numbers as identical to counting numbers.
Students need to check the definition used in their textbook to avoid having test questions marked "wrong".
==Reference==
==Reference==
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[[Category:Mathematics]]
[[Category:Mathematics]]