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The wide application of mathematics in science raises the challenge of why and how mathematics is so effective and applicable in natural sciences. The explanation of this problem, especially after Wigner's famous article entitled "Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics", has fascinated many scientists and philosophers of science. In this article, we examine different recent approaches to this issue. In addition, we show how metaphysical assumptions and different understandings of mathematics and physics have been involved in the formulation of this problem and the answers given to it. This review can help to a deeper understanding of the problem.
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