Quote by James Joseph Sylvester

As the prerogative of Natural Science is to cultivate a taste for observation, so that of Mathematics is, almost from the starting point, to stimulate the faculty of invention.

As the prerogative of Natural Science is to cultivate a tast

Summary

This quote suggests that the goal of natural science is to encourage the skill of observation, while mathematics aims to foster inventive thinking. Natural science focuses on developing a keen eye for observing and understanding the natural world, whereas mathematics involves using creativity and ingenuity to solve problems and develop new theories. The quote highlights the distinct yet complementary approaches of these two disciplines in cultivating different cognitive abilities and ways of thinking.

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By James Joseph Sylvester

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