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OT - "Flatland" by A. Square (Edwin Abbott)

2003-12-10 by Lyons Cox

OT - however, I wanted to make an inquiry with the learned and experience group out there - to be carried off-list.

I have been revisiting the history of philosophy in greater detail.  What a great pleasure it has been.
By coincidence I came across a recommendation for "Flatland" by A. Square (by Edwin A Abbott).
Any reader who has already read it will recognize it.

I would ask that a reader who has read it and is familiar with the history of philosophy allow me to share a couple of naive thoughts on the subject, and respond in a few emails - off list.  The purpose is to verify the experience with another.  My observation of the book is not that it is an attempt at teaching mathematics, but a critique of linear rational thought, i.e. a philosophical proposal.  

Thanks for the consideration from someone new to Space ;-)
I'd also take suggestions of a list where this sort of thing would be more appropriately discussed.

Cleavis


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