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Zeno of Elea: A Historical Perspective
The exploration of paradoxes in mathematics can be traced back to the 5th century BC, with the philosophical contributions of Zeno of Elea. Zeno crafted several paradoxes that challenged the prevailing views of mathematics, time, and space during his era. Among his notable paradoxes is the famous race between Achilles, a hero from Greek mythology, and a tortoise that has been given a head start.