| Author |
Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898 |
| Title |
The Game of Logic
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Gregory D. Weeks, L. Lynn Smith, Reina Hosier,
Brett Fishburne
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| Summary |
"The Game of Logic" by Lewis Carroll is a unique blend of educational literature and logical reasoning exercises, likely written in the late 19th century. In this work, Carroll introduces readers to the principles of logic through engaging diagrams and playful language. The book breaks down complex logical concepts into accessible parts, presenting various propositions and syllogisms while using delightful illustrations that invite interaction. The opening of the book establishes a whimsical approach to logic, beginning with diagrams that represent relationships between classes of "cakes" with attributes such as "new," "nice," and varying qualities expressed through color-coded counters. It explains the foundational elements of logic, including propositions, subjects, predicates, and the importance of understanding relationships between different attributes. The narrative combines a conversational tone with structured explanations, prompting readers to think critically about logic while navigating through the playful framework Lewis Carroll has created. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Logic
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| Subject |
Logic, Symbolic and mathematical
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| Subject |
Logic -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4763 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
441 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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