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Publication of Begriffsschrift
- When
- 1879
- Where
- Halle an der Saale
Frege published his formal language for pure thought in 1879, marking a turning point in logic.
The book, titled Begriffsschrift, was published in Halle an der Saale by Verlag von Louis Nebert. It introduced a formal system that clarified logical constants and quantifiers, allowing precise representation of complex logical readings.
Sources
- Gottlob Frege Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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