“Because the true perfection of a practical occupation consists not only in knowing the actual performance of the occupation but also in its explanation, why the work is done a in a particular way, and because the art of calculating is a practical occupation, it is clear that it is pertinent to concern oneself with the theory.”
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Gersonides
Gersonides, born in 1288 in Spain, was a renowned philosopher, theologian, and Jewish scholar. His thoughts were deeply influenced by the philosophy of Aristotle, and he held an important position in the history of medieval philosophy. more
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