[js1138]

I think mathematics and philosophy are tools, not ends in themselves. Although there are lots of "pure" scientists, I think science is closer to being a product. Even in its theoretical form it is utilitarian.

[betty boop]

Even in its theoretical form [mathematics] is utilitarian.

Tell that to Reimann, to Dirac -- or maybe even go back to Pythagoras, why don't you? -- and see what they have to say about that!