Symbolic Logic
“Book 3: Chapter 2”
by Lewis Carroll
This chapter explains the designations assigned to the different counters.
This chapter explains the designations assigned to the different counters.
The author suggests methods for practicing the interpretation of the diagram.
Eliza tells her story to a kind couple and is given assistance.
The author provides examples of how to represent to various types of propositions within the chart.
"Step me now a bridal measure,"
An introduction by the books narrator, Tommy Stubbins.
The doctor is witness to Lady Macbeth''s strange behavior.
Jip reluctantly reveals the fate and location of Luke the Hermit.
Eliza, continuing on her journey to Canada, receives some assistance from the Quakers. Eliza receives news regarding her husband, George.
A peasant finds himself in the right place at the right time.
The method for representing various propositions is explained.
Tom Loker, having recovered his wounds, gives assistance to George and Eliza as they continue towards Canada.
Tommy's role as the doctor's assistant gives him a certain amount of status he before had. Preparations are made for the next voyage, as Doctor Dolittle awaits word from long arrow.
John Dolittle, a knowledgable doctor in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, finds that his love of animals is taking a toll on his finances.
The doctor pays a visit to Luke the hermit, who is surprisingly absent from the area.
The author discusses the Universe of Things and the set of things called a syllogism.
The Stubbins' household prepares for dinner with the doctor. Tommy's parents and Doctor Dolittle discuss Tommy's possible life as a naturalist.
The doctor treats the injured squirrel after a short musical demonstration in the Stubbins home.
As the ship come to rest of the coast of the Canary Islands, Doctor Dolittle receives a dire warning from a departing rat. Two sparrows bring word of pirates.
The author describes the propositions that can be represented on the trilateral diagram.
Tommy suggests an arrangement to Doctor Dolittle. The doctor tells of the mysterious naturalist, Long Arrow.
Prior to the start of his testimony, Doctor Dolittle proves himself to the court.
"When first of wise old Johnson taught,"
After a short deliberation, the jury return with their decision.
Doctor Dolittle returns to England where he displays the pushmi-pullyu for all to see. The doctor returns to Puddleby a rich man. Life begins to return to normal for the doctor and his animals. Meanwhile, far away in Africa, the other animals ponder the good doctor's fate.