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Logicomix
Logicomix: An epic search for truth | Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
This exceptional graphic novel recounts the spiritual odyssey of philosopher Bertrand Russell. In his agonized search for absolute truth, Russell crosses paths with legendary thinkers like Gottlob Frege, David Hilbert, and Kurt Gödel, and finds a passionate student in the great Ludwig Wittgenstein. But his most ambitious goal-to establish unshakable logical foundations of mathematics-continues to loom before him. Through love and hate, peace and war, Russell persists in the dogged mission that threatens to claim both his career and his personal happiness, finally driving him to the brink of insanity. This story is at the same time a historical novel and an accessible explication of some of the biggest ideas of mathematics and modern philosophy. With rich characterizations and expressive, atmospheric artwork, the book spins the pursuit of these ideas into a highly satisfying tale. Probing and ingeniously layered, the book throws light on Russell's inner struggles while setting them in the context of the timeless questions he spent his life trying to answer. At its heart, Logicomix is a story about the conflict between an ideal rationality and the unchanging, flawed fabric of reality.
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Henrik_Madsen
Logicomix: An epic search for truth | Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
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Back at work also means back to commuting in train most days. Which means back to reading on the train most days! 🤓🤓

rabbitprincess Yay for commute reading! 5y
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Adventures-of-a-French-Reader
Logicomix: An epic search for truth | Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
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Here's a quite interesting graphic novel about the philosopher Bertrand Russell and his research on the foundations of mathematics... As for the chocolates, they are from my favorite chocolate manufacturer in France. If by any chance you know someone in the US able to make delicious fine chocolate, please tell me... @Faibka I'm saving my copy for you, I think you may very well enjoy it.

Jaimelire The chocolate looks amazing! 5y
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BookaholicNatty
Logicomix: An epic search for truth | Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
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Another graphic novel recommendation. Not sure I will like this one. It has something to do with the foundation of mathematics if I understood the guy correctly. Can anyone else explain it a little better?

CSeydel My son‘s high school logic teacher has this in his classroom. Yes I believe it follows Bertrand Russell in his quest to find the ultimate underlying logic of mathematics — sort of a philosophy of mathematics, if I‘m understanding it correctly? I haven‘t read it. Will be interested to hear what you think! 6y
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BookKenz
Logicomix: An epic search for truth | Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
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I'll be reading with @CoveredInRust this weekend for the #24in48 Readathon. I've packed a ton of books for options, plus many more on my phone. Headed for snacks next then I'm ready to go!

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margaux.andrea
Logicomix: An epic search for truth | Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
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Completely unintentional theme in my most recent haul. Can you guess what it is? (Aside from the fact that these are all great non-fiction books)

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rocknsane
Logicomix: An epic search for truth | Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
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A must.

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wanderer15
Logicomix: An epic search for truth | Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
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Certainly one of the top ten graphic novels about logic and the foundation of mathematics that I've read. Seriously though, not for everyone, and I couldn't quite shake the "why is this a graphic novel?" feeling, but still a lot of fun.

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CaseyMoore
Logicomix: An epic search for truth | Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
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A great tour through logic and language and mathematics via Bertrand Russell and other philosophers. Nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon reading.

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CaseyMoore
Logicomix: An epic search for truth | Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
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Today's haul from the library.