A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II By: Augustus De Morgan (1806-1871)
A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II by Augustus De Morgan is a fascinating collection of essays that delve into the world of mathematics and logic. De Morgan's writing is both insightful and humorous, making complex topics accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. The author's passion for the subject matter is evident on every page, and his wit adds an enjoyable element to what could easily be considered a dry topic. De Morgan's ability to explain complicated concepts in a way that is easy to understand is truly remarkable. Each essay in the book is thought-provoking and leaves the reader with a new perspective on the world of mathematics. Whether you are a seasoned mathematician or just have a passing interest in the subject, A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II is sure to captivate and entertain. Highly recommended for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of mathematics and logic. First Page: BY AUGUSTUS DE MORGAN A BUDGET OF PARADOXES REPRINTED WITH THE AUTHOR'S ADDITIONS FROM THE ATHENAEUM SECOND EDITION EDITED BY DAVID EUGENE SMITH WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY ERNEST NAGEL PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY UNABRIDGED EDITION TWO VOLUMES BOUND AS ONE Volume II DOVER PUBLICATIONS, INC., NEW YORK This new Dover Edition, published in 1954, is an unabridged republication of the Second Edition of 1915, with a new introduction by Professor Ernest Nagel. Copyright 1954 by Dover Publications, Inc. Manufactured in the United States of America {1} A BUDGET OF PARADOXES. VOLUME II. ON SOME PHILOSOPHICAL ATHEISTS. With the general run of the philosophical atheists of the last century the notion of a God was an hypothesis. There was left an admitted possibility that the vague somewhat which went by more names than one, might be personal, intelligent, and superintendent. In the works of Laplace,[1] who is sometimes called an atheist from his writings, there is nothing from which such an inference can be drawn: unless indeed a Reverend Fellow of the Royal Society may be held to be the fool who said in his heart, etc., etc., if his contributions to the Philosophical Transactions go no higher than nature ... Continue reading book >>

A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II By: Augustus De Morgan (1806-1871)

A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II by Augustus De Morgan is a fascinating collection of essays that delve into the world of mathematics and logic. De Morgan's writing is both insightful and humorous, making complex topics accessible to readers of all levels of expertise.

The author's passion for the subject matter is evident on every page, and his wit adds an enjoyable element to what could easily be considered a dry topic. De Morgan's ability to explain complicated concepts in a way that is easy to understand is truly remarkable.

Each essay in the book is thought-provoking and leaves the reader with a new perspective on the world of mathematics. Whether you are a seasoned mathematician or just have a passing interest in the subject, A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II is sure to captivate and entertain. Highly recommended for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of mathematics and logic.

First Page:

BY AUGUSTUS DE MORGAN

A BUDGET OF PARADOXES

REPRINTED WITH THE AUTHOR'S ADDITIONS FROM THE ATHENAEUM

SECOND EDITION EDITED BY DAVID EUGENE SMITH

WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY ERNEST NAGEL

PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

UNABRIDGED EDITION TWO VOLUMES BOUND AS ONE

Volume II

DOVER PUBLICATIONS, INC., NEW YORK

This new Dover Edition, published in 1954, is an unabridged republication of the Second Edition of 1915, with a new introduction by Professor Ernest Nagel.

{1}

A BUDGET OF PARADOXES.

VOLUME II.

ON SOME PHILOSOPHICAL ATHEISTS.

With the general run of the philosophical atheists of the last century the notion of a God was an hypothesis. There was left an admitted possibility that the vague somewhat which went by more names than one, might be personal, intelligent, and superintendent. In the works of Laplace,[1] who is sometimes called an atheist from his writings, there is nothing from which such an inference can be drawn: unless indeed a Reverend Fellow of the Royal Society may be held to be the fool who said in his heart, etc., etc., if his contributions to the Philosophical Transactions go no higher than nature ... Continue reading book >>

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