...stated by various persons. I may repeat language which I have already used : — " In mathematics, the student is rendered familiar with the most perfect examples of strict inference ; compelled habitually to fix his attention on those conditions on which the cogency of the demonstration...

...the former study, the student is rendered familiar with the most perfect examples of strict inference ;—compelled habitually to fix his attention on those...conditions on which the cogency of the demonstration depends;—and in the mistaken and imperfect attempts at demonstration made by himself or others, he...

...exclude from a system of education the study of mathematics. " In mathematics," Mr. Whewell says, " the student is rendered familiar with the most perfect examples of strict inference; compelled habitually to fix his attention on those conditions on which the cogency of the demonstration...

...one or other of the c Cambridge Studies, section 32. " In learning Geometry," continues Dr. Whewell, "the student is rendered familiar with the most perfect...strict inference ; he is compelled habitually to fix bis attention on those conditions on which the cogency of the demonstration depends ; and in the mistakes...

...student against this formidable principle of error. Mr Whewell, indeed, says, that — " In Mathematics the student is rendered familiar with the most perfect examples of strict inference ; compelled habitually to fix his attention on those conditions on which the cogency of the demonstration...

...student against this formidable principle of error. Mr. Whewell, indeed, says, that — " In Mathematics the student is rendered familiar with the most perfect examples of strict inference ; compelled habitually to fix his attention on those conditions on which the cogency of the demonstration...

...or tutorial) teaching, Dr. Whewell vividly describes, in regard to mathematics : " In mathematics, the student is rendered familiar with the most perfect...cogency of the demonstration depends ; and in the mistaken or imperfect attempts at demonstration made by himself or others, he is presented with examples...

...or tutorial) teaching, Dr. Whewell vividly describes, in regard to mathematics : " In mathematics, the student is rendered familiar with the most perfect...cogency of the demonstration depends ; and in the mistaken or imperfect attempts at demonstration made by himself or others, he is presented with examples...

...exercised. In learning Geometry, as I have on a former occasion said [University Education, p. 139], the Student is rendered familiar with the most perfect...the mistakes and imperfect attempts at demonstration roade by himself and others, he is presented with examples of the more natural fallacies, which he...

...against this formidable principle of error. Mr. Whewell, indeed, says, that — •" In Mathematics the student is rendered familiar with the most perfect examples of strict inference ; compelled habitually to fix his attention on those conditions on which the cogency of the demonstration...