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Quote by Ivor Grattan-Guinness

“In addition, the teaching of theories from axioms, or some close imitation of them such as the basic laws of an algebra, is usually an educational disaster.”

Quote by Ivor Grattan-Guinness

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Ivor Grattan-Guinness

Ivor Grattan-Guinness was an influential scholar in the fields of the history of mathematics and the philosophy of science. His research covered a wide range of topics from ancient mathematics to modern logic, particularly known for his historical analysis of mathematical symbols and axiomatic systems. more

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