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This Sentence is False: An Introduction to Philosophical Paradoxes
Peter Cave
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Description for This Sentence is False: An Introduction to Philosophical Paradoxes
Hardback. A guide to logic and reasoning that includes puzzles and thought experiments to engage readers in critical thinking. It covers topics such as paradoxes that occur in our everyday lives, God, ethics, political philosophy, space and time. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPL; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 134 x 22. Weight in Grams: 342.
This book offers a lively and accessible introduction to philosophical paradoxes - ideal for anyone coming to this fascinating subject for the first time. Put your neurons through their paces with this lively and engaging introduction to paradoxes. From "Buridan's Ass" and the "Surprise Examination" to "The Liar" and "Sleeping Beauty", "This Sentence is False" introduces all the key philosophical paradoxes. This fascinating guide to logic and reasoning is packed with puzzles and thought experiments to actively engage the reader in critical thinking. As well as paradoxes that occur in our everyday lives, topics also include God, ethics, political philosophy, ... Read more
This book offers a lively and accessible introduction to philosophical paradoxes - ideal for anyone coming to this fascinating subject for the first time. Put your neurons through their paces with this lively and engaging introduction to paradoxes. From "Buridan's Ass" and the "Surprise Examination" to "The Liar" and "Sleeping Beauty", "This Sentence is False" introduces all the key philosophical paradoxes. This fascinating guide to logic and reasoning is packed with puzzles and thought experiments to actively engage the reader in critical thinking. As well as paradoxes that occur in our everyday lives, topics also include God, ethics, political philosophy, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847062192
SKU
V9781847062192
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About Peter Cave
Peter Cave teaches philosophy The Open University and City University London, UK. He writes regularly for Philosophy Now and The Philosophers' Magazine and has made regular TV and radio appearances. In 2005 he presented a series of programmes on paradoxes on BBC Radio 4. His previous publications include Can a Robot Be Human? (One World, 2007).
Reviews for This Sentence is False: An Introduction to Philosophical Paradoxes
"Peter Cave takes us on an edifying tour through the world of paradoxes, and there is much to be learned, as well as much enjoyment to be had, in the process." - Adrian W. Moore, University of Oxford, UK "‘This sentence is false' is a sentence printed on the cover of this book. A sentence is not a name. So ... Read more