Quote: "Leibniz is probably better known to most people as a philosopher than as a mathematician. The history of philosophy has long recognized him as one of its greatest system builders, and also the producer of most of the ammunition with which Kant later attacked Hume."
Comment: It's interesting that many things in math can be connected to philosophy, and that Leibniz could not only contribute to Calculus, but also psychology by influencing Kant and Hume with his ideas.
Connection: This reminds me a lot of how Dave sometimes puts quotes from philosophy on the board, and also tries to get us to think about the bigger picture when we are learning new things.
Question: Where people like Newton, and Einstein considered philosophers? Is it possible to be a mathematician without contributing to philosophy?
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