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Paradoxes From A To Z, Third Edition Is The Essential Guide To Paradoxes, And Takes The Reader On A Lively Tour Of Puzzles That Have Taxed Thinkers From Zeno To Galileo, And Lewis Carroll To Bertrand Russell. Michael Clark Uncovers An Array Of Conundrums, Such As Achilles And The Tortoise, Theseus’ Ship, And The Prisoner’s Dilemma, Taking In Subjects As Diverse As Knowledge, Science, Art And Politics. Clark Discusses Each Paradox In Non-technical Terms, Considering Its Significance And Looking At Likely Solutions. This Third Edition Is Revised Throughout, And Adds Nine New Paradoxes That Have Important Bearings In Areas Such As Law, Logic, Ethics And Probability.
This book investigates the nature and resolution of classic and contemporary paradoxes that have challenged human reasoning throughout history. Michael Clark, a seasoned philosopher, utilizes a structured alphabetical approach to dissect complex logical problems. By examining the historical context and the underlying mechanics of each conundrum, the author provides a framework for understanding how these puzzles influence fields ranging from law to probability.
What You Will Find
Experts and students frequently cite this work as a highly accessible entry point for those interested in the history of logic and philosophical inquiry. Readers appreciate the clarity of the prose, which manages to distill dense intellectual puzzles into manageable, thought-provoking discussions.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0415538572
ISBN-13:
9780203096413
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