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It’s literally the concluding sentence. I’m not sure if it would’ve been possible to indicate his position more clearly. Higher mathematics should be offered a
by 300bps 4y ago
It’s literally the concluding sentence. I’m not sure if it would’ve been possible to indicate his position more clearly.
Higher mathematics should be offered and taken by those who need it, or want it; but never required of all students.
Also the author is a mathematics professor. He isn’t anti-intellectual.
EDIT Wow. You posted ten angry comments in about 40 minutes. This seems to have hit a nerve.
- epgui 4y agoSorry, just to be clear: it's obvious that this is the position he is taking, but the substance of his reasoning, argument or rationale is lacking. The distinction between the two contrasting positions we're discussing, which are both compatible with the text you highlighted, is what is unclear. It doesn't matter who he is: the idea he's advancing is fundamentally an anti-intellectual one. It would be an anti-intellectual idea even if it came out of Einstein's mouth. Edit in response to edit: sorry if my comments give the appearance of anger, that is sincerely not my intended tone. I am admittedly very passionate about the issue of anti-intellectualism in society.