mathematics is a tool. it is just that. a tool. and as such it requires some skill, but do not let anyone convince you that ability in mathematics makes one mind better than another. mathematicians proffer the view that their minds are superior b/c of proficiency with math. math, by its nature, and within its function, limits the ability of the mind to reason. it is a constraint on the ability to think that deliberately narrows that thinking into prescribed forms. math is not creative, and by its nature is analytical, but it is not the pinnacle of analysis, merely a useful tool in some situations. in many others, it simply obscures. and note that the ancient, and history, both teach that there are three grades of inteligent minds. intelligent minds where native ability is blessed from nature. smart minds where native intelligence, at whatever level of blessing was given, is effectively used by that mind in its life experience. and wise minds where the pain and suffering of unknown numbers of life experience move that mind beyond the mundane. note that there is no certainty that either of the first two will achieve the state of the third in any given life experience.
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