History of logic: Quick Facts

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Plato conversing with his pupils

Painting by Rembrandt showing Aristotle in rich dark clothing with a gold chain, resting his hand thoughtfully on a marble bust of Homer, illuminated against a dark background.

Marble bust of Marcus Tullius Cicero, shown with short hair and draped clothing, displayed against a black background.

Holbein the Younger: Boethius

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John von Neumann

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