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Quote by Edward Kasner

“The testament of science is so continually in a flux that the heresy of yesterday is the gospel of today and the fundamentalism of tomorrow.”

Quote by Edward Kasner

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Edward Kasner was a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to number theory, mathematical logic, and mathematics education. Born on April 2, 1878, and passing away on January 7, 1955, Kasner's influence in the field of mathematics was profound, with his research spanning various mathematical domains, including number theory and mathematical logic. more

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