Bees Quote by James Whitbread Lee Glaisher
“[Lord Brougham's writings on the bee's cell contain] as striking examples of bad reasoning as are often to be met with in writings related to mathematical subjects.”
About This Quote
The author criticizes poor reasoning in a specific text, noting it mirrors common flaws in mathematical writing.
In simple terms: Bad reasoning appears often in math writing.
Check arguments for logical soundness.
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- academic papers
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Questions to Reflect On
- How do you spot weak reasoning?
- What standards ensure rigorous math writing?