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Quote by Leopold Kronecker

“Definitions must contain the means of reaching a decision in a finite number off steps, and existence proofs must be conducted so that the quantity in question can be calculated with any degree of accuracy.”

Quote by Leopold Kronecker

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Leopold Kronecker

German mathematician born on December 7, 1823, and died on December 29, 1891. Kronecker is known for his contributions to number theory, algebra, and the foundations of mathematics. more

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