George Boole
An English mathematician and philosopher, creator of Boolean algebra, which is fundamental to computer science.
Most quoted
"The design of the following treatise is to investigate the fundamental laws of those operations of the mind by which reasoning is performed; to give expression to them in the language of a Calculus, and upon this foundation to establish the science of Logic and construct its method; to make that method itself the basis of a general method for the application of the mathematical doctrine of Probabilities; and, finally, to collect from the various elements of truth brought to view in the course of these inquiries some probable intimations concerning the nature and constitution of the human mind."
— from An Investigation of the Laws of Thought, 1854
"The design of the following treatise is to investigate the fundamental laws of those operations of the mind by which reasoning is performed; to give expression to them in the language of a Calculus, and upon this foundation to establish the science of Logic and construct its method; to make that method itself the basis of a general method for the application of the mathematical doctrine of Probabilities; and finally, to collect from the various elements of truth brought to view in the course of these inquiries some probable intimations concerning the nature and constitution of the human mind."
— from An Investigation of the Laws of Thought, 1854
"We may in fact lay aside the logical interpretation of the symbols in the given equation; convert them into quantitative symbols, susceptible only of the values 0 and 1; perform upon them as such all the requisite processes of solution; and finally restore to them their logical interpretation."
— from An Investigation of the Laws of Thought, 1854
All quotes by George Boole (339)
The laws of thought are not merely empirical generalizations, but are necessary truths.
The laws of thought are the basis of all science.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, so far as the universe is an object of thought.
The laws of thought are the laws of the human mind, and therefore of all intelligence.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is intelligible.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is rational.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is logical.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is consistent.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is orderly.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is intelligible to man.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is an object of human knowledge.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is an object of human reason.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is an object of human understanding.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is an object of human intellect.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is an object of human intelligence.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is an object of human consciousness.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is an object of human perception.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is an object of human experience.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is an object of human sensation.
The laws of thought are the laws of the universe, in so far as the universe is an object of human intuition.
Contemporaries of George Boole
Other Mathematicss born within 50 years of George Boole (1815–1864).