Clark Michael (University Of Nottingham Uk) - Paradoxes From A To Z - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: 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. Paradoxes from A to Z Third edition is an ideal starting point for those interested not just in philosophical puzzles and conundrums but anyone seeking to hone their thinking skills.
Title: Paradoxes From A To Z
Author(s): Clark Michael (University Of Nottingham Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415538572
Pages: 282 Pages
Publication Date: 9/20/2012
Category: Philosophy: Logic