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“My opinion of mankind is founded upon the mournful fact that, so far as I can see, they find within themselves the means of believing in a thousand times as much as there is to believe in.”

Quote by Augustus De Morgan

Book:A Budget of Paradoxes Reprinted, with the Author's Additions, from the Athenaeum Augustus De Morgan

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A Budget of Paradoxes Reprinted, with the Author's Additions, from the Athenaeum Augustus De Morgan

This book is a reprinted version of Augustus De Morgan's philosophical work, which includes supplementary content contributed by the author himself. The original text, originally published in the Athenaeum, has been updated with new insights and additions, providing readers with a more comprehensive understanding of De Morgan's ideas. more

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Augustus De Morgan

Augustus De Morgan was a distinguished British mathematician recognized for his contributions to algebra and logic. Born on June 27, 1806, and passing away on March 18, 1871, De Morgan's work laid the groundwork for modern symbolic logic and he is also renowned for his research in number theory and mathematical analysis. more

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