Sinopsis
Excerpt from Address on the Study of Mathematics
N ow, in mathematical reasoning there is none of this doubt. Hence, its superiority as a means of men tal discipline over moral reasoning. We here begin with axioms self-evident to every intellect, and arrive at the most important conclusions, and all along the whole ascent, not a doubt springs up in the mind lest the outset may have been wrong. We rise by a series of equations or ratios, which follow each other necessarily, to the sublime discoveries which occupied the attention of a Descartes or a Newton. We begin by measuring the lot on which we build our cottage and ascend till we seat ourselves among the stars and contemplate the mechanism of the heavens.
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Excerpt from Address on the Study of Mathematics
N ow, in mathematical reasoning there is none of this doubt. Hence, its superiority as a means of men tal discipline over moral reasoning. We here begin with axioms self-evident to every intellect, and arrive at the most important conclusions, and all along the whole ascent, not a doubt springs up in the mind lest the outset may have been wrong. We rise by a series of equations or ratios, which follow each other necessarily, to the sublime discoveries which occupied the attention of a Descartes or a Newton. We begin by measuring the lot on which we build our cottage and ascend till we seat ourselves among the stars and contemplate the mechanism of the heavens.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Address on the Study of Mathematics
Ladies and Gentlemen:
It becomes my agreeable duty to thank you for the interest which you have taken in the exercises of this day. We were all once children, and we shall never forget how much the approbation of our seniors encouraged us in the career which we were just beginning, and how we then ventured for the first time to aspire to honors which merit only can win. I thank you, not only in my own behalf and that of the young gentlemen of the Institution who have appeared before you, but in behalf of my learned colleagues. They have faithfully and ably seconded me in my humble endeavors to impart to the students entrusted to my care, an accurate and extended knowledge of those branches of learning which will be found indispensable to their success and honorable standing in future life. And to you, young gentlemen, let me recommend not to forget the applause you have this day received.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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