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Mathematical fallacies and paradoxes

Paperback • 1997 • English

Mathematical fallacies and paradoxes

By Bryan Bunch

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About the book

From ancient Greek mathematics to 20th-century quantum theory, paradoxes, fallacies and other intellectual inconsistencies have long puzzled and intrigued the mind of man. This stimulating, thought-provoking compilation collects and analyzes the most interesting paradoxes and fallacies from mathematics, logic, physics and language. While focusing primarily on mathematical issues of the 20th century (notably Godel's theorem of 1931 and decision problems in general), the work takes a look as well...Show more

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9780486296647

Published year

1997

Language

English

Original title

Mathematical fallacies and paradoxes

Format

Paperback

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