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The Continued Exercise of Reason - Public Addresses by George Boole (Paperback)
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The Continued Exercise of Reason - Public Addresses by George Boole (Paperback)
Series: The Continued Exercise of Reason
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Lectures, many never before published, that offer insights into the
early thinking of the mathematician and polymath George Boole.
George Boole (1815-1864), remembered by history as the developer of
an eponymous form of algebraic logic, can be considered a pioneer
of the information age not only because of the application of
Boolean logic to the design of switching circuits but also because
of his contributions to the mass distribution of knowledge. In the
classroom and the lecture hall, Boole interpreted recent
discoveries and debates in a wide range of fields for a general
audience. This collection of lectures, many never before published,
offers insights into the early thinking of an innovative
mathematician and intellectual polymath. Bertrand Russell claimed
that "pure mathematics was discovered by Boole," but before Boole
joined a university faculty as professor of mathematics in 1849,
advocacy for science and education occupied much of his time. He
was deeply committed to the Victorian ideals of social improvement
and cooperation, arguing that "the continued exercise of reason"
joined all disciplines in a common endeavor. In these talks, Boole
discusses the genius of Isaac Newton; ancient mythologies and forms
of worship; the possibility of other inhabited planets in the
universe; the virtues of free and open access to knowledge; the
benefits of leisure; the quality of education; the origin of
scientific knowledge; and the fellowship of intellectual culture.
The lectures are accompanied by a substantive introduction by
Brendan Dooley, the editor of the volume, that supplies
biographical and historical context.
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