Lectures On The Logic Of Arithmetic

by Mary Everest Boole

""Lectures on the Logic of Arithmetic"" is a book written by Mary Everest Boole that explores the foundations of arithmetic from a logical perspective. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part discussing the basic principles of logic and how they apply to arithmetic. The second part focuses on the concept of number and the different types of numbers, including real, imaginary, and complex numbers. The final part of the book explores the application of logic to algebraic equations and the use of symbols to represent mathematical concepts.Throughout the book, Boole emphasizes the importance of understanding the logical foundations of arithmetic in order to fully grasp the concepts and principles of mathematics. She also provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers apply these concepts and improve their understanding of arithmetic.Overall, ""Lectures on the Logic of Arithmetic"" is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the logical foundations of arithmetic, written by a pioneering female mathematician. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mathematics, logic, or philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

148 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1903

About the author

Mary Everest Boole (11 March 1832 in Wickwar, Gloucestershire – 17 May 1916 in Middlesex, England) was a self-taught mathematician who is best known as an author of didactic works on mathematics, such as Philosophy and Fun of Algebra, and as the wife of fellow mathematician George Boole. Her progressive ideas on education, as expounded in The Preparation of the Child for Science, included encouraging children to explore mathematics through playful activities such as curve stitching. Her life is of interest to feminists as an example of how women made careers in an academic system that did not welcome them.