Quote by James Henry Breasted
In the field of Egyptian mathematics Professor Karpinski of the University of Michigan has long insisted that surviving mathematical papyri clearly demonstrate the Egyptians' scientific interest in pure mathematics for its own sake. I have now no doubt that Professor Karpinski is right, for the evidence of interest in pure science, as such, is perfectly conclusive in the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus.
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This quote suggests that the surviving mathematical papyri from ancient Egypt, as studied by Professor Karpinski from the University of Michigan, show a clear scientific interest in pure mathematics for its intrinsic value. The speaker expresses their agreement with Professor Karpinski, stating that the evidence supporting this interest in pure science is conclusive within the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus.
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