[MATHEDCC] Re: Why should one learn Calculus?

John Chamberlain (chamber@CORD.ORG)
Sat, 02 Aug 1997 13:29:12 -0500

At 01:58 pm 8/2/97 -0400, Eli Rosenfield wrote:

>There are at least four reasons to study calculus and linear algebra:
>1. Textbooks...easier to read and understand...
>2. ...analytic and problem-solving skills...
>3. ...pay at least $500 per month...
>4. ...one of the intellectual foundations...
>5. Calculus and linear algebra are elegant and beautiful, even poetic.
>They are also a lot of fun. And they will not betray you, as your friends
>might.

...and...and... they are also an excellent source of Vitamins A, D, and E;
will put hair on your chest; and result in 27% fewer cavities! ;)

(sorry, I'm getting a little punchy here--working on Saturday :)

John

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