The Continued Exercise of Reason: Public Addresses by George Boole

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Brendan Dooley (University College Cork) Brendan Dooley (University College Cork)

The Continued Exercise of Reason

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Public Addresses by George Boole

Brendan Dooley (University College Cork), Brendan Dooley (University College Cork)

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MIT Press
27 April 2018

Philosophy: logic; History of science

Series: The Continued Exercise of Reason

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.

Introduction by: Brendan Dooley (University College Cork)
Edited by: Brendan Dooley (University College Cork)
Imprint: MIT Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
ISBN: 9780262535007
ISBN 10: 0262535009
Series: The Continued Exercise of Reason
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 27 April 2018
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brendan Dooley is Professor in the Graduate School of the College of Arts at University College Cork. Brendan Dooley is Professor in the Graduate School of the College of Arts at University College Cork.