13.7:-? Cynthia to Thomas' intro
13.7.2 Shyamala.

13.7.3 :-? Cynthia

1. I said nothing about watching TV; therefore, I feel that your comment is irrelevant to my posting.

2. abstract = "not applied or practical"

Your comment that knowledge is abstract (not applied or practical) is bound to upset Applied Math majors ;-)

Reference: American Heritage College Dictionary, 3rd Ed.