Re: Epistemology 201: The Science of Science

From: Neil W Rickert (rickert+nn_at_cs.niu.edu)
Date: 02/11/05


Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:33:35 +0000 (UTC)

Tony Orlow (aeo6) <aeo6@cornell.edu> writes:

>This is why Lester calls you people mathematikers. All you can do is
>spew what your professor spewed, because you know it got a good mark on
>the exam.

That's an ad hominem. You are quite ignorant of the mathematics, and
deeply confused by it. Instead of admitting your ignorance, you
insist on insulting those who do understand the mathematics.

> If you ever want to create anything original, you need to be
>able to question what you've been taught, when you see a discrepancy.

That's a wonderful principle. You would do well to heed it.



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