Re: Epistemology 201: The Science of Science

From: Albert (albertwagner_at_cox.net)
Date: 02/28/05 

Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 11:05:37 -0600

Neil W Rickert wrote:
<snip>
> In a mathematical context, angles are given in the natural form of
> expression. Adding the superfluous word "radians" is optional, and
> at the discretion of the writer/speaker.
>
> The use of radians is not a choice of measurement unit. It is the
> natural unit. The only reason to ever specify is to avoid ambiguity
> with unnatural units such as degrees.
>
Did you just make this up? Or is there an official 'Style Guide'
that specifies this? 

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