PEP 285: Adding a bool type

[Aahz]

In article <slrnaac5uf.2gs.philh at comuno.freeserve.co.uk>,
phil hunt <philh at comuno.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
>
>That *is* a valid reason. However, it must be decided whether 
>Python's primary goal is to be easy to learn or easy to use.

It must?  Much of why I love Python so much is because it's *both*.  By
using lots of simple, orthogonal constructs, Python manages that unusual
feat.  That's the main reason I was (and am) unhappy with the "print >>"
proposal, but on the whole, I can't argue with Guido's ability to find
solutions that promote the goals of both "easy learn" and "easy use".

I happen to think that adding a truth type (I like the suggestion of
"truth" over "bool") does that.
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