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Chess-Humanics: A Philosophy Of Chess, A Sociological Allegory (1905)

Chess-Humanics: A Philosophy Of Chess, A Sociological Allegory (1905)

Nevill, Wallace E.

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1104687216
ISBN13: 9781104687212
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chess-Humanics: A Philosophy of Chess, A Sociological Allegory is a book written by Wallace E. Nevill in 1905. The book explores the game of chess and its impact on human thought and behavior. It is a philosophical and sociological analysis of the game, examining its origins, rules, and strategies, and how they relate to human society and culture.The book delves into the psychology of chess players and how their personalities and temperaments affect their gameplay. It also explores the social dynamics of chess, including the role of gender and class in the game.Nevill uses allegory and metaphor to illustrate his points, drawing comparisons between chess and larger social and political systems. He argues that the game of chess can teach us valuable lessons about strategy, decision-making, and the importance of planning ahead.Overall, Chess-Humanics is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the game of chess and its relationship to human society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the game, as well as those interested in philosophy, sociology, and psychology.Paralleliams Between The Game Of Chess And Our Larger Human Affairs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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