Overview
This brief text assists students in understanding Boole's philosophy and thinking so they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the Wadsworth Notes Series, (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON BOOLE is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher, better enabling students to engage in reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.
Synopsis
Boole revolutionized logic and the philosophy of logic with two books published in 1847 and 1854, and his legacy lives on in the computer age (Boolean logic and Boolean operators are fundamental to computer science). This slim book introduces his discoveries in the algebra of symbolic logic, setting them in their philosophical and cultural context. Jacquette is affiliated with The Pennsylvania State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)