| Author |
De Morgan, Augustus, 1806-1871 |
| Editor |
Smith, David Eugene, 1860-1944 |
| Title |
A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II" by Augustus De Morgan is a philosophical and mathematical treatise written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues to explore and critique various paradoxes and fallacies found in mathematical reasoning and philosophical arguments, particularly focusing on the works and thoughts of notable figures such as Laplace and Euler. De Morgan presents a unique combination of humor and rigorous analysis, discussing topics ranging from atheism in philosophy to the intricacies of astronomical theories. The opening of the volume discusses philosophical atheism, utilizing anecdotes about prominent historical figures like Laplace and Euler to illustrate the tensions between belief and reason. De Morgan provides insightful commentary on the nature of gods as hypotheses in philosophical discourse and critiques the approaches of modern paradoxers who challenge established scientific understanding. Through humorous storytelling, he presents critiques of absurd mathematical arguments, engaging readers with questions that challenge both their logical reasoning and understanding of science and belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
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| Subject |
Circle-squaring
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| Subject |
Science -- Miscellanea
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| Subject |
Perpetual motion
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| Subject |
Trisection of angle
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26408 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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