In the great majority of mathematical text-books there is a total lack of unity in method and of systematic development of a central theme. Propositions of very diverse kinds are proved by whatever means are thought most easily intelligible, and much space is devoted to mere curiosities which in no way contribute to the main argument.


Mysticism and Logic: And Other Essays, Chapter IV (p. 66), Longmans, Green & Co. 1919

Bertrand Russell Quotes

In the great majority of mathematical text-books there is a total lack of unity in method and of systematic development of a central theme....

In the great majority of mathematical text-books there is a total lack of unity in method and of systematic development of a central theme....

In the great majority of mathematical text-books there is a total lack of unity in method and of systematic development of a central theme....

In the great majority of mathematical text-books there is a total lack of unity in method and of systematic development of a central theme....