J. E. Littlewood quotes and words of wisdom |  | "The surprising thing about this paper is that a man who could write
it would." | |  | Found in the topic Unsorted.
| | | "We come finally, however, to the relation of the ideal theory to
real world, or "real" probability. If he is consistent a man of the
mathematical school washes his hands of applications. To someone who wants
them he would say that the ideal system runs parallel to the usual theory:
"If this is what you want, try it: it is not my business to justify
application of the system; that can only be done by philosophizing; I am a
mathematician". In practice he is apt to say: "try this; if it works that
will justify it". But now he is not merely philosophizing; he is
committing the characteristic fallacy. Inductive experience that the
system works is not evidence." | | | Found in the topic Mathematics.
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Interesting Quotes
The illusion that times that were are better than those that are, has probably pervaded all ages.Horace Greeley
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.George S. Patton - US general (1885 - 1945)
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