ISBN: 0442249055

From ancient Greek mathematics to 20th-century quantum theory, paradoxes, fallacies and other intellectual inconsistencies have long puzzled and intrigued the mind of man. This stimulatin… Mehr…

From ancient Greek mathematics to 20th-century quantum theory, paradoxes, fallacies and other intellectual inconsistencies have long puzzled and intrigued the mind of man. This stimulating, thought-provoking compilation collects and analyzes the most interesting paradoxes and fallacies from mathematics, logic, physics and language.While focusing primarily on mathematical issues of the 20th century (notably Godel's theorem of 1931 and decision problems in general), the work takes a look as well at the mind-bending formulations of such brilliant men as Galileo, Leibniz, Georg Cantor and Lewis Carroll ? and describes them in readily accessible detail. Readers will find themselves engrossed in delightful elucidations of methods for misunderstanding the real world by experiment (Aristotle's Circle paradox), being led astray by algebra (De Morgan's paradox), failing to comprehend real events through logic (the Swedish Civil Defense Exercise paradox), mistaking infinity (Euler's paradox), understanding how chance ceases to work in the real world (the Petersburg paradox) and other puzzling problems. Some high school algebra and geometry is assumed; any other math needed is developed in the text. Entertaining and mind-expanding, this volume will appeal to anyone looking for challenging mental exercises. logic and language,math,mathematics,philosophy,politics and social sciences,science and math Philosophy, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John<

ISBN: 0442249055

From ancient Greek mathematics to 20th-century quantum theory, paradoxes, fallacies and other intellectual inconsistencies have long puzzled and intrigued the mind of man. This stimulatin… Mehr…

From ancient Greek mathematics to 20th-century quantum theory, paradoxes, fallacies and other intellectual inconsistencies have long puzzled and intrigued the mind of man. This stimulating, thought-provoking compilation collects and analyzes the most interesting paradoxes and fallacies from mathematics, logic, physics and language.While focusing primarily on mathematical issues of the 20th century (notably Godel's theorem of 1931 and decision problems in general), the work takes a look as well at the mind-bending formulations of such brilliant men as Galileo, Leibniz, Georg Cantor and Lewis Carroll ? and describes them in readily accessible detail. Readers will find themselves engrossed in delightful elucidations of methods for misunderstanding the real world by experiment (Aristotle's Circle paradox), being led astray by algebra (De Morgan's paradox), failing to comprehend real events through logic (the Swedish Civil Defense Exercise paradox), mistaking infinity (Euler's paradox), understanding how chance ceases to work in the real world (the Petersburg paradox) and other puzzling problems. Some high school algebra and geometry is assumed; any other math needed is developed in the text. Entertaining and mind-expanding, this volume will appeal to anyone looking for challenging mental exercises. logic and language,math,mathematics,philosophy,politics and social sciences,science and math Philosophy, Van Nostrand Reinhold<

ISBN: 9780442249052

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Oxford University Press. Hardcover. POOR. Acceptable copy with heavy wear to cover and pages. Pages have writing and or highlighting. Might be an ex-library copy and not include CD or accessories., Oxford University Press, Paperback. Very Good., Van Nostrand Reinhold. Hardcover. 0442249055 Good Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence! . Good., Van Nostrand Reinhold<

ISBN: 0442249055

An examination of mathematical logic includes problems and paradoxes devised by such thinkers as Lewis Carroll, Kurt Godel, and Galileo logic and language,math,mathematics,philosophy,poli… Mehr…

An examination of mathematical logic includes problems and paradoxes devised by such thinkers as Lewis Carroll, Kurt Godel, and Galileo logic and language,math,mathematics,philosophy,politics and social sciences,science,science and math,science and scientists,science and technology Mathematics, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John<

ISBN: 9780442249052

Van Nostrand Reinhold. Hardcover. 0442249055 Good Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence! . Good., Van Nostrand Reinhold