It often becomes clear when one asks the critic to define his terms about what, exactly, is male about the mathematics, rather than the mathematicians. The former should precede the latter - rather obviously, I maintain. It is reversing this order that reveals precisely what is wrong with the argument.
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They're already maintaining that freedom is slavery and that ignorance is strength. Just need one more for free brimstone.
It often becomes clear when one asks the critic to define his terms about what, exactly, is male about the mathematics, rather than the mathematicians. The former should precede the latter - rather obviously, I maintain. It is reversing this order that reveals precisely what is wrong with the argument.
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