The Mathematical Analysis of Logic: Being an Essay Towards a Calculus of Deductive Reasoning (Classic Reprint)

George Boole

ISBN 10: 1440066426 / ISBN 13: 9781440066429

Published by Forgotten Books, 2009

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90 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.21 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Mathematical Analysis of Logic: Being an Essay Towards a Calculus of Deductive Reasoning (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440066426
• ISBN 13: 9781440066429
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

This book boldly challenges the conventional understanding of logic, arguing that it is not simply a tool for analyzing arguments but a system of thought with a unique mathematical foundation. The author, drawing on the principles of symbolic algebra, proposes a new approach to logic where propositions are expressed as equations and logical inferences are derived through mathematical processes. By exploring the laws of mental operations and their symbolical representation, the author demonstrates that logic possesses its own distinct mathematical framework, akin to geometry. This innovative perspective, grounded in the belief that logic is intimately connected with language and the workings of the human mind, seeks to expand the scope and application of this ancient discipline beyond the traditional Aristotelian canons. The book delves into the nature of propositions, conversion, and syllogisms, revealing a deeper structure and underlying principles of reasoning that have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of thought itself. This groundbreaking work paves the way for a more profound and nuanced understanding of the human mind's ability to reason and the universal laws that govern it.

Book Description

In 1847, mathematician George Boole published a pamphlet, The Mathematical Analysis of Logic, which launched him into history as one of the nineteenth century's most innovative thinkers. This work was the first to construct a mathematics of logic and the human intellect, establishing the close relationship between mathematics and philosophy.