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Excerpt from Analytic d104-Book of Analytic Geometry: On the Basis of Professor Peirce's Treatise
It will be seen that I have departed somewhat from the common course of mathematical text-books in the occasional introduction of illustrations drawn from Phys ics, and in sometimes following out to a considerable length merely speculative views, such as the relation be tween the forms of the conic section. I cannot but think it a mistake to confine the general student to the methods of Mathematics, - to drill him in processes which are to him dry technicalities, without calling his attention either to its purely intellectual value, or to its importance as an instrument in Physical Science. Whether I have, in any degree, succeeded in avoiding the consequences of this course, which seems to me unjust to the powers of the pupil and to the true character of the science, experiment alone can show.
I would acknowledge, in closing, my obligations for the aid and encouragement which I have received from others. Professor Peirce has given me the benefit of his advice in repeated instances. Whatever merit the book may have is owing, in a great degree, to the assistance of Mr. C. W. Eliot, who, besides many less definite, but important services, has read and criticised a considerable part of the manuscript before it was sent to press. To other friends I am indebted for suggestions which have added value to these pages.
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