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Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth is a graphic novel written by Apostolos Doxiadis and Christos H. Papadimitriou, with art by Alecos Papadatos and Annie Di Donna. Published in English in 2009, it presents a dramatized account of Bertrand Russell's life and the effort to establish secure logical foundations for mathematics. The book introduces figures such as Gottlob Frege, David Hilbert, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Kurt Gödel while examining logic, obsession, and uncertainty.
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What is Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth about?
Logicomix presents a dramatized account of Bertrand Russell’s life and his effort to establish secure foundations for mathematics. It combines biography, philosophy, and the history of logic in graphic-novel form.
Who created Logicomix?
Apostolos Doxiadis and Christos H. Papadimitriou wrote the book. Alecos Papadatos and Annie Di Donna created the artwork.
When was Logicomix published in English?
The English edition was published in 2009. Its story centers on Bertrand Russell and the search for mathematical truth.
Is Logicomix mainly a biography or a mathematics book?
It is a graphic biography that uses Bertrand Russell’s life to explain major ideas in logic and mathematics. The narrative also follows the wider attempt to build a rigorous foundation for mathematics.
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