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| Language And Mathematics.... by Nobody: 12:51am On Mar 08, 2013 |
I came across an important implication of Language in Mathematics. Precise expression of an idea/formula is important in Mathematics. while this can be expressed symbolically, Language as a form of expressing mathematical thought is quite crucial. Consider the sentence below....Can someone point out the problem with this simple statement: One Sudanese dies of hunger almost every hour! |
| Re: Language And Mathematics.... by AjanleKoko: 8:45am On Mar 08, 2013 |
engineerd: I came across an important implication of Language in Mathematics. Precise expression of an idea/formula is important in Mathematics. while this can be expressed symbolically, Language as a form of expressing mathematical thought is quite crucial. Consider the sentence below....Can someone point out the problem with this simple statement: Well . . . one Sudanese what? Man, woman, child, lion, goat, or antelope? And . . . almost every hour? Is that < or >? Approximately what? |
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