Re: JSH: Learning consensus

jstevh@xxxxxxx wrote:

: Reality of "pure math" is that you depend on some other person saying
: an argument is correct.

No, this is false. All mathematics can be checked through rigorous logic.

: In other areas where mathematics has application, it doesn't matter who
: agrees or does not agree with the math as if it works, it works.
: Think about it.

What you suggest above is true universally in mathematics. It may be
checked and opinions don't matter.

: My suggestion to you is that students who specialize in "pure math"
: areas, learn that consensus is all that matters because it IS all that
: matters in their world.

This would be irresponsible as this is not how it works in the real world.
We (attempt to) teach our students rigorous logic.

: Sure they talk about mathematical proof, but just toss that up as a
: phrase that sounds good.

I think perphaps you need to start from square one, looking at some basic
mathematics (algebra and so on) to see how it all really works on a
logical level.

: That's how they're taught.

I teach mathematics and neither I nor anyone who ever taught me did it
that way.

Justin

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