Quote by Bertrand Russell

If any philosopher had been asked for a definition of infinity, he might have produced some unintelligible rigmarole, but he would certainly not have been able to give a definition that had any meaning at all.

If any philosopher had been asked for a definition of infini

Summary

This quote criticizes philosophers' ability to provide a coherent definition of infinity. It suggests that while philosophers might attempt to explain infinity, they would likely only offer confusing and meaningless explanations. The quote implies that the concept of infinity is difficult to truly grasp and articulate in a concise and comprehensible manner.

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By Bertrand Russell

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