Difference between revisions of "Abstract nonsense"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m (bold) |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | + | '''Abstract nonsense''' is a humorous term applied by mathematicians to criticize what they consider to be unnecessary abstractions used by [[category theory]], particularly when used to solve a problem that could be solved more directly. | |
[[category:mathematics]] | [[category:mathematics]] | ||
Revision as of 22:05, March 8, 2008
Abstract nonsense is a humorous term applied by mathematicians to criticize what they consider to be unnecessary abstractions used by category theory, particularly when used to solve a problem that could be solved more directly.