Mathematical Treasure: George Boole on the Laws of Thought

An Investigation of the Laws of Thought (1854) was George Boole’s (1815-1864) most famous work. This book followed the British mathematician’s previous book, The Mathematical Analysis of Logic (1847). Together, these two books established a firm foundation for the modern study of logic.

The “Table of Contents” provides a listing of topics considered by Boole in his study of logic.

These images are presented through the courtesy of the Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

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