“Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum, And the great fleas themselves, in turn, have greater fleas to go on, While these again have greater still, and greater still, and so on.”
Quote by Augustus De Morgan
Work
A Budget of Paradoxes
This book delves into the nature of paradoxes, examining their presence and implications across different disciplines. It offers a detailed analysis of paradoxes that have intrigued scholars and thinkers throughout history, providing insights into their origins and the challenges they pose. more
Author
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