Religion
Shelving
10 Main Classes
Philosophy
Arrangement Of Books
100

what is religion in reference to the ten main classes? 

When man thinks about God. 

100

what is a call number?

a combo of numbers and letters to help indicate place on shelf. 

100

300-399 ?

social sciences


100

what is man thinking about at this point?

himself

100

what are the two main categories?

non-fiction & fiction

200

what is the numbered section for religion?

200-299

200

why did Dewey start this system?

he saw that most libraries had a lack of efficiency and no system of organization. 
200

600-699 ?

applied sciences

200

Are dreams a topic within Philosophy?

yes

200

how are fiction books organized?

ABC order by Author

300

what number main class is religion?

#3

300

how many main classes did he come up with?

ten.

300

200-299 ?

religion

300

99-100 OR 100-199? 

100-199

300
why do the nonfiction books use numbers with the letters?

easier way to find things, more organization

400
Is mythology a topic mentioned in the religion class?

yes


400

do you place the books in ascending or descending order?

ascending 

400

900-999

history, geography, biography

400

When man was thinking of himself were there others with him?

no, he was alone.

400
are decimals sometimes present in the DDS?

yes forsure 

500

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.

500

when did dewey establish this system?

1800s to mid 1900s

500

700-799?

the arts

500
Are Aliens and UFOs apart of the Philosophy category ?

yes indeed

500

SURPRISE! what is Dewey's first name ?

Melvil