Re: the Mathematics of Chess

From: robert j. kolker (nowhere_at_nowhere.net)
Date: 10/11/04 

Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:28:32 -0400

Ioannis wrote:
> Trying to study patterns in Bach's music, is a very sure way to the
> loony bin, cause it's the chicken and egg problem: The composer wasn't a
> mathematician, but his music contains nothing BUT math. And the music is
> beautiful, as well.

That may be true for Bach, but not for Bethoven or Mozart. There is an
emotional component to music which escapes the clutches of mathematics.
And think the diety of your choice for that!

Bob Kolker