Paradoxes from A to Z

"Michael Clark's bestselling Paradoxes from A to Z is a lively and refreshing introduction to some of the famous puzzles that have troubled thinkers from Zeno and Galileo to Lewis Carroll and Bertrand Russell. He invites you to ponder Achilles and the Tortoise, The Ship of Theseus, Hempel's Ravens, the Prisoners' Dilemma, The Barber Paradox, and many more." "This second edition features ten brain-teasing new paradoxes including the Paradox of Interesting Numbers, the Muddy Children and the Self-Amendment Paradox. Packed full of intriguing conundrums, Paradoxes from A to Z is an ideal introduction to philosophy and perfect for anyone seeking to sharpen up their thinking skills."--BOOK JACKET.

Year

2007

Language

English

Publisher

Routledge

Editions

1

Pages

253

ISBN

9780415420822

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