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Philosophical quest in graphic narrative form.

If you're drawn to the intersection of literature and big philosophical questions, "Logicomix" might just be your cup of tea. This isn't your usual graphic novel—it weaves the intense and often personal journey of Bertrand Russell with deep mathematical and philosophical concepts, making them surprisingly accessible. As you follow Russell's search for truth, you're not just getting an engaging story; you're getting a window into the minds of some of history's greatest thinkers, all illustrated in a way that brings the complexity of their ideas to vivid life. Whether you're a lover of philosophy, mathematics, or just a well-crafted story, "Logicomix" offers a read that's as intellectually stimulating as it is visually compelling.

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ISBN: 9781596914520
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Graphic Novels
Related Topics: History, Philosophy, Graphic Novels

Description

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.


Author: Apostolos Doxiadis
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 347
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date: 05 Oct 2009
 

Philosophical quest in graphic narrative form.

If you're drawn to the intersection of literature and big philosophical questions, "Logicomix" might just be your cup of tea. This isn't your usual graphic novel—it weaves the intense and often personal journey of Bertrand Russell with deep mathematical and philosophical concepts, making them surprisingly accessible. As you follow Russell's search for truth, you're not just getting an engaging story; you're getting a window into the minds of some of history's greatest thinkers, all illustrated in a way that brings the complexity of their ideas to vivid life. Whether you're a lover of philosophy, mathematics, or just a well-crafted story, "Logicomix" offers a read that's as intellectually stimulating as it is visually compelling.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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