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“The aim of scientific work is truth. While we internally recognise something as true, we judge, and while we utter judgements, we assert.”

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Gottlob Frege
Gottlob Frege

Gottlob Frege (November 8, 1848 - July 26, 1925) was a German mathematician, logician, and philosopher. He is considered one of the founders of modern logic and his work has had a profound impact on mathematics, logic, and philosophy. more

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