Symbolic Logic
Charles Dodgson, writing as Lewis Carroll, published the first part of Symbolic Logic in 1896, intending it for young readers and anyone willing to learn a new way of reasoning. He introduces things and their attributes, propositions and classes, and then a system of diagrams of his own invention for solving syllogisms and longer chains of reasoning called sorites. The method is rigorous, but the examples are pure Carroll: premises about lobsters, babies, sea serpents, hedgehogs and logicians lead to conclusions as absurd as they are valid. Hundreds of exercises with answers make the book both a genuine textbook and a collection of puzzles. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Symbolic Logic
Symbolic Logic by Lewis Carroll can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Symbolic Logic in the public domain?
Yes. Symbolic Logic by Lewis Carroll is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Symbolic Logic?
About 4 h 04 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Symbolic Logic?
Symbolic Logic by Lewis Carroll is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
