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Author | : Raymond M. Smullyan |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2013-09-19 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 0486497054 |
Download The Godelian Puzzle Book Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
These recreational logic puzzles provide entertaining variations on Gödel's incompleteness theorems, offering ingenious challenges related to infinity, truth and provability, undecidability, and other concepts. Written by a distinguished mathematician and creator of numerous popular puzzle books, this volume requires no background in formal logic and will delight readers of all ages.
Author | : Mark Skousen |
Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 1997-05-15 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1800886489 |
Download Puzzles and Paradoxes in Economics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Economics is full of puzzles and paradoxes that often frustrate and challenge everyone, including economists. This engaging book includes fifty puzzles and focuses on three types of paradox. First, everyday observations that appear to belie common sense (such as why some supermarket items sell for more per ounce in larger sizes). Secondly, those paradoxes which have perplexed economists in the past but have since been fairly resolved (such as the diamond–water paradox). Finally, empirical or conceptual anomalies that remain unresolved and present a challenge to today’s economists (such as the voting paradox).
Author | : Kevin McCain |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2021-07-26 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1000417026 |
Download Epistemology: 50 Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Thought Experiments Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In this new kind of entrée to contemporary epistemology, Kevin McCain presents fifty of the field’s most important puzzles, paradoxes, and thought experiments. Assuming no familiarity with epistemology from the reader, McCain titles each case with a memorable name, describes the details of the case, explains the issue(s) to which the case is relevant, and assesses its significance. McCain also briefly reviews the key responses to the case that have been put forward, and provides a helpful list of suggested readings on the topic. Each entry is accessible, succinct, and self-contained. Epistemology: 50 Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Thought Experiments is a fantastic learning tool as well as a handy resource for anyone interested in epistemological issues. Key Features: Though concise overall, offers broad coverage of the key areas of epistemology. Describes each imaginative case directly and in a memorable way, making the cases accessible and easy to remember. Provides a list of Suggested Readings for each case, divided into General Overviews, Seminal Presentations, and Other Important Discussions.
Author | : Garrett Pendergraft |
Publisher | : Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Thought Experiments in Philosophy |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2022-06-15 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780367641948 |
Download Free Will and Human Agency: 50 Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Thought Experiments Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In this new kind of entrée to discussions of free will and human agency, Pendergraft illuminates 50 puzzles, paradoxes, and thought experiments. Assuming no familiarity with the topic, each chapter describes a case, explains the questions that it raises, summarizes some of the key responses, and provides suggested readings.
Author | : Marilyn A. Reba |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 605 |
Release | : 2014-12-15 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 1482297930 |
Download Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Problem Solving Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A Classroom-Tested, Alternative Approach to Teaching Math for Liberal Arts Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Problem Solving: An Introduction to Mathematical Thinking uses puzzles and paradoxes to introduce basic principles of mathematical thought. The text is designed for students in liberal arts mathematics courses. Decision-making situations that progress
Author | : Stanley J. Farlow |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 2014-04-23 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 048649716X |
Download Paradoxes in Mathematics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Compiled by a prominent educator and author, this volume presents an intriguing mix of mathematical paradoxes — phenomena with surprising outcomes that can be resolved mathematically. Students and puzzle enthusiasts will get plenty of enjoyment mixed with a bit of painless mathematical instruction from 30 conundrums, including The Birthday Paradox, Aristotle's Magic Wheel, and A Greek Tragedy.
Author | : Fabrice Mazza |
Publisher | : Carlton Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009-10 |
Genre | : Paradoxes |
ISBN | : 9781847324382 |
Download The Big Book of Paradoxes, Puzzles and Problems Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This title contains nearly 200 superb puzzles that are guaranteed to get your brain spinning and your mind whirring. All are set in the olden days, and Merlin the Magician, Avalon, King Arthur and other mythical people and places feature prominently.
Author | : Eric Sowey |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2017-01-30 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 1119075823 |
Download A Panorama of Statistics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Dieses Buch nimmt den Leser mit auf eine anregende Reise rund um die Welt der Statistik. Auf eine ganz andere Art werden Theorie und Praxis Dozenten, Studenten und Praktikern nahe gebracht. Auf jeder Etappe dieser Reise untersuchen die Autoren ungewöhnliche und skurille Aspekte der Statistik, stellen historische, biographische und philosophische Dimensionen heraus. Die einzelnen Kapitel beginnen mit einem Ausblick auf das Thema, oftmals aus unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln. Darauf folgen fünf Fragen, die zum Nachdenken anregen. Ziel ist es, die Kenntnisse der Leser zu erweitern und zu vertiefen. Zu den Fragen gibt es auch immer wieder unterhaltsame Rätsel, mit denen spannende Paradoxa aufgelöst werden. Die Leser können ihre eigenen Entdeckungen in der Welt der Statistik mit den ausführlichen Antworten der Autoren auf die jeweiligen Fragen vergleichen.
Author | : Michael Huemer |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2018-06-28 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 3319904906 |
Download Paradox Lost Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Paradox Lost covers ten of philosophy’s most fascinating paradoxes, in which seemingly compelling reasoning leads to absurd conclusions. The following paradoxes are included: The Liar Paradox, in which a sentence says of itself that it is false. Is the sentence true or false? The Sorites Paradox, in which we imagine removing grains of sand one at a time from a heap of sand. Is there a particular grain whose removal converts the heap to a non-heap? The Puzzle of the Self-Torturer, in which a series of seemingly rational choices has us accepting a life of excruciating pain, in exchange for millions of dollars. Newcomb’s Problem, in which we seemingly maximize our expected profit by taking an unknown sum of money, rather than taking the same sum plus $1000. The Surprise Quiz Paradox, in which a professor finds that it is impossible to give a surprise quiz on any particular day of the week . . . but also that if this is so, then a surprise quiz can be given on any day. The Two Envelope Paradox, in which we are asked to choose between two indistinguishable envelopes, and it is seemingly shown that each envelope is preferable to the other. The Ravens Paradox, in which observing a purple shoe provides evidence that all ravens are black. The Shooting Room Paradox, in which a deadly game kills 90% of all who play, yet each individual’s survival turns on the flip of a fair coin. Each paradox is clearly described, common mistakes are explored, and a clear, logical solution offered. Paradox Lost will appeal to professional philosophers, students of philosophy, and all who love intellectual puzzles.
Author | : Eugene P Northrop |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2014-08-20 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0486780163 |
Download Riddles in Mathematics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"Math enthusiasts of all ages will delight in this collection of more than 200 riddles drawn from every mathematical discipline. Only an elementary background is needed to enjoy and solve the tremendous variety of puzzles, which include riddles based on geometry, trigonometry, algebra, infinity, probability, and logic. Includes complete solutions and 113 illustrations"--