George Boole

George Boole was a 19th-century mathematician and logician known for developing a system of logic that paved the way for modern computational theory. He introduced symbolic logic, which uses symbols to represent logical statements and operations. Boole’s work laid the foundations for propositional logic, where statements can be true or false, and predicate logic, which involves more complex relationships. His ideas are crucial in computer science, influencing how computers process information and perform logical operations. Boole's contributions allow us to formalize reasoning and understand the structure of arguments, making logic more accessible and applicable.