I don't mean it that literally such that a mathematician should have knowledge of physics, biology, chemistry, medicine, psychology etc. I mean a basic amount of math, biology, chemistry and biology. Most institute have the requirement of taking courses from the 4 aforementioned categories for graduation. And certain disciplines require a high degree of knowledge from another subject (i.e. physicists need a strong knowledge of analysis).
First of all, in my opinion mathematics is not a science.
What kinds of institutes?
]]>Nowadays, a scientist is considered someone who is well-versed in all the sciences and maths, and not merely a specialized field.
I do not agree either.
]]>Nowadays, a scientist is considered someone who is well-versed in all the sciences and maths, and not merely a specialized field.
By that definition there are no scientist. I do not see why it is necessary for them to be good in all sciences and in math as well. Many sciences do not need very much knowledge of math, though most require a certain amount of knowledge of a certain mathematical field (calculus in physics, statistics in psychology,...) .
]]>But since he is on this list?
I am sure that his interpretation will get the nod.
]]>One could say he is the beginning of wisdom. More mundanely he is a geologist.
Why do you not like that quote?
I am talking about the quote about math in archaeology.
]]>Not according to E.O.
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