6. Discuss the statements given below. Use the following phrases:
Mathematicians reject…
The statement does not imply…
Scientists do not claim…
That’s right...
Exactly. Certainly…
I fully agree to it…
I don’t think so. This is not the case…
It’s wrong, I am afraid. Quite the reverse…
The definition is inappropriate…
1. Most mathematicians object to the separation of pure and applied aspects of maths. Why? Do pure and applied maths have common language, methods, applications?
2. Mathematicians – what are they? When (why) does a person make up his mind to become a mathematician? What motivates and directs the activities of mathematicians? What mathematician(s) to your mind, is (are) the most distinguished and why?
3. Wherein is the beauty of maths? Beautiful maths is the greatest contribution of the man’s mind to all the civilization. Prove it.