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“A mathematical idea should not be petrified in a formalised axiomatic setting, but should be considered instead as flowing as a river.”

Quote by James Joseph Sylvester

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James Joseph Sylvester

James Joseph Sylvester was an outstanding mathematician known for his contributions to algebra, number theory, and mathematical physics. Born on September 3, 1814, and died on March 15, 1897, Sylvester's work had a profound impact on later mathematicians. more

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