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Mathematosis
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Mathematosis is a syndrome and neologism identified by the philosopher Willard Van Orman Quine caused by excessive pride for the field of mathematics. The root of this pride is the fact, and wide spread acknowledgment of the fact that mathematics is the most exact of all the sciences. The syndrome manifests itself as supreme self-assurance by mathematicians when communicating on any topic to non-mathematicians. One manifestation of mathematosis is the lack of rigorous detail in the written construction and formulation of proofs. This results in the recision of expository rhetoric. Another manifestation of mathematosis is a disdain for formalism. Mathematosis may result in a stubborn adherence to jargon and notation common to in-groups among mathematicians, even at the expense of simplicity and elegance. This may include the use of gratuitous and unnecessary terms for the sake of conformity which may otherwise be left out. |
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