Economics profession, they've been - they've been confident in various formulas, but economics is not physics. The same formula that works in one decade doesn't work in the next. Economics is a difficult subject.
Charlie MungerRead
Mathematics is one of the deepest and most powerful expressions of pure human reason, and, at the same time, the most fundamental resource for description and analysis of the experiential world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mathematics is a key tool for human reasoning and understanding the world around us.
This quote by Hyman Bass emphasizes the dual role of mathematics as both a profound expression of human intellect and as an essential tool for describing and analyzing our experiences in the real world. It suggests that mathematical reasoning goes beyond mere numbers and calculations, serving as a foundation for comprehending complex phenomena in various domains of life and science.
Themes
MathematicsReasonUnderstandingAnalysisExperience
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture on the importance of mathematics in scientific research, you could use this quote to highlight its significance.
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