Text/NEW & Bright. First Edition, First Printing. Illustrated bi-color boards/NF w/rubs to upper/lower edges of line back strap. DJ/None as Issued. A paradox is a statement, or proposition, that seems self-contradictory or absurd, but in reality expresses a possible truth. For instance, a modern example: Catch-22: A situation in which one needs something that can only be had by not being in need of it --- a soldier who wants to be declared insane to avoid combat, but is deemed sane for that very reason, and therefore not insane. Book full of puzzles to contrary to commonly held opinions that are both infuriating & delightful. 176 pgs in 10 chapters" 1, What is a Paradox?; 2, Knowing & Believing; 3, Vagueness & Identity; 4, Logic & Truth; 5, Mathematical Paradoxes; 6, Probability Paradoxes; 7, Space & Time; 8,Impossibilities; 9, Deciding & Acting; and 10, Index of Philosophers.

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Titre: PARADOXES : Adventures in the Impossible
�diteur: Metro Books, New York, NY
Date de parution: 2014
ISBN � 10 chiffres: 1435162048
ISBN � 13 chiffres: 9781435162044
Reliure: Hardcover
�dition: 1st Edition
Impression: 1st Printing
�tat de l'article: Near Fine
�tat de la jaquette: None As Issued

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