Some definite interpretation of a linear algebra would, at first sight, appear indispensable to its successful application. But on the contrary, it is a singular fact, and one quite consonant with the principles of sound logic, that its first and general use is mostly to be expected from its want of significance. The interpretation is a trammel to the use. Symbols are essential to comprehensive argument.


On the Uses and Transformations of Linear Algebra (1875)

Benjamin Peirce Quotes

Some definite interpretation of a linear algebra would, at first sight, appear indispensable to its successful application. But on the contrary, it...

Some definite interpretation of a linear algebra would, at first sight, appear indispensable to its successful application. But on the contrary, it...

Some definite interpretation of a linear algebra would, at first sight, appear indispensable to its successful application. But on the contrary, it...

Some definite interpretation of a linear algebra would, at first sight, appear indispensable to its successful application. But on the contrary, it...