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Mathematics: In Search of a Soul*
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 03 November 2016
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As this is to be a purely scientific talk it is best to start from fundamental definitions and concrete propositions.
So first the definitions.
Mathematics is merely the high-sounding name designated to the efforts of a child in its attempt to count up to ten, which is crystallised in those immortal words, “One little piggy went to market, one little piggy stayed at home. .” If this is not acceptable to some of the unenlightened members, the alternative “addin’ up and takin’ away” may be substituted.
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A paper by a student member read at the Annual General Meeting of the North Staffordshire Branch.
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* A paper by a student member read at the Annual General Meeting of the North Staffordshire Branch.