A Budget Of Paradoxes (1872)

A Budget of Paradoxes is a book written by Augustus De Morgan and published in 1872. The book is a collection of essays and anecdotes that explore various paradoxes in mathematics, logic, and philosophy. The author, who was a prominent mathematician and logician of his time, presents a wide range of paradoxes, from the famous Zeno's paradoxes to lesser-known ones that he discovered himself. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on mathematical paradoxes and the second part on paradoxes in logic and philosophy. The author uses a conversational style to explain these paradoxes, often using humor and anecdotes to make them more accessible to the reader. In addition to exploring paradoxes, De Morgan also discusses the history of mathematics and logic, and the contributions of various mathematicians and logicians. He also provides commentary on the state of mathematics and logic in his time, and offers his own opinions on various topics. Overall, A Budget of Paradoxes is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in mathematics, logic, and philosophy. It provides a unique perspective on these subjects and offers insights into the minds of some of the greatest thinkers of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.