On Exactitude in Science

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Overview

"On Exactitude in Science" or "On Rigor in Science" (the original Spanish-language title is "Del rigor en la ciencia") is a one-paragraph short story by Jorge Luis Borges, about the map-territory relation, written in the form of a literary forgery.

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ISBN
Publisher	Viking
Publication date	January 1946
Language	English
Pages	1 pages

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About the Author

Jorge Luis Borges

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.