80-110 The Nature of Mathematical Reasoning
Summer 2000
Dirk Schlimm
Homework No.1
Monday, July 3, 2000
Due Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Write a 1-2 page essay answering both of the following questions:
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What is the difference between mathematical
reasoning and other forms of reasoning, e.g., scientific, historical?
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What is a proof?