- ‘Unlike the Arts, such as writing or music, Mathematics lacks the capacity for creativity.’ How far do you agree with this statement? (Cambridge 2013)
- Consider the view that the study of mathematics is intellectually satisfying, but of little practical use. (C. 2005)
- Discuss the view that too much faith is placed in statistics. (C. 2008)
- Consider the view that mathematics possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty. (C. 2012)
- Question 3@ Paper 1 Prelims 2015 ?
Begin with these 2 fascinating videos-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gd-gUlBv_s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiaVGBEFiZs
Tested and probed in different years, what are some common assumptions raised in these questions?
Why generate doubt over a form of philosophy well-known for its entrenched logic, objectivity and sensibility?
Are they really cold abstractions devoid of poetry, aesthetics and creativity? Are 'maths and stats' really disembodied, abstruse and vague as commonly perceived by
non-scientists or the non-specialist?
Are these dualisms justifiable to begin with ?
5 cool articles below to help you move a little deeper into the concepts that drive these questions and uncover some interesting perspectives about a subject which you think you may be familiar with.
How would you now undertake the questions above with the wisdom gained?
Looking forward to further conversations on this :)
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