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    The document discusses the publication of a reprint of De Morgan's Elementary Illustrations of the Differential and Integral Calculus. It provides context on the publisher's goal of disseminating scientific knowledge to the general public and importance of mathematics education. The document also notes that mathematics requires thorough exploration from first principles and has historically been inaccessible to general audiences.

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    The document discusses the publication of a reprint of De Morgan's Elementary Illustrations of the Differential and Integral Calculus. It provides context on the publisher's goal of disseminating scientific knowledge to the general public and importance of mathematics education. The document also notes that mathematics requires thorough exploration from first principles and has historically been inaccessible to general audiences.

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