Religion
what is religion in reference to the ten main classes?
When man thinks about God.
what is a call number?
a combo of numbers and letters to help indicate place on shelf.
300-399 ?
social sciences
what is man thinking about at this point?
himself
what are the two main categories?
non-fiction & fiction
what is the numbered section for religion?
200-299
why did Dewey start this system?
600-699 ?
applied sciences
Are dreams a topic within Philosophy?
yes
how are fiction books organized?
ABC order by Author
what number main class is religion?
#3
how many main classes did he come up with?
ten.
200-299 ?
religion
99-100 OR 100-199?
100-199
easier way to find things, more organization
yes
do you place the books in ascending or descending order?
ascending
900-999
history, geography, biography
When man was thinking of himself were there others with him?
no, he was alone.
yes forsure
why did man even think about a God in the first place?
he was feeling lonely, thought about whether or not there was a higher power.
when did dewey establish this system?
1800s to mid 1900s
700-799?
the arts
yes indeed
SURPRISE! what is Dewey's first name ?
Melvil