Would an idiomatic definition of ((A)) be (defn fnA [] #(A))? (defn a [] [:a :b]) (a) ; (a => fn) => [:a :b] (defn funcA [] #(a)) (funcA) ; (funcA => fn) ((funcA)) ; ((funcA)) => [:a :b]
Where you define a function which, when invoked, returns a function which, when invoked, invokes A? This is a standard pattern that I've used for continuation-passing style, and for the construction of monadic values. The syntax isn't as clean as your example above, but I personally think it makes more sense. Unless I'm missing what you're trying to achieve. - DAemon On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 8:57 AM, Armando Blancas <abm221...@gmail.com>wrote: > Let's take it case by case. > > (define A 1) is like (def A 1) in Clojure. > (define (A) 1) is like (defn A [] 1) > (define (A x y) (* x y)) as you'll expect, (defn A [x y] (* x y)) > > (define (A) 1) is the same as (define A (lambda () 1)) ;; defines > procedure "A" > (define ((A)) 1) is the same as (define (A) (lambda () 1));; defines > procedure "(A)" > > > On Thursday, August 30, 2012 2:48:39 PM UTC-7, Andy C wrote: >> >> I use Rocket Scheme. The question was inspired by "Structure and >> Interpretation" >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?**v=2Op3QLzMgSY<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Op3QLzMgSY> >> at almost >> end of the video @ 1:11:11 >> >> I actually think that "((A))" is more just a symbol name since >> apparently you define "A" not a "((A))"/ It is more like a >> recursive/nested symbol name. Very neat and simple concept I am >> seeking a formal explanation for. >> >> A. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Clojure" group. > To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com > Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with > your first post. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your first post. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en
