> On Mar 9, 2017, at 1:29 PM, Eugene Halton <[email protected]> wrote: > > In your post you say, “Doing mathematics in a more scientific spirit > requires, it seems, an understanding of the purposes that govern the > activities and the methods that should be employed.” Why? Who cares, as long > as the math is good.
In answer to your question: Who cares? (about the nature of mathematical reasoning)? I CARE! And I care very deeply. Cheers Jerry
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