Mathematical Fallacies and Paradoxes - Brossura

Bunch, Bryan H.

 
9780486296647: Mathematical Fallacies and Paradoxes
Brossura
ISBN 10: 0486296644 ISBN 13: 9780486296647
Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 1997

Sinossi

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 at the mind-bending formulations of such brilliant men as Galileo, Leibniz, Georg Cantor and Lewis Carroll &; and describes them in readily accessible detail. Readers will find themselves engrossed in delightful elucidations of methods for misunderstanding the real world by experiment (Aristotle's Circle paradox), being led astray by algebra (De Morgan's paradox), failing to comprehend real events through logic (the Swedish Civil Defense Exercise paradox), mistaking infinity (Euler's paradox), understanding how chance ceases to work in the real world (the Petersburg paradox) and other puzzling problems. Some high school algebra and geometry is assumed; any other math needed is developed in the text. Entertaining and mind-expanding, this volume will appeal to anyone looking for challenging mental exercises.

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Product Description

Stimulating, thought-provoking analysis of a number of the most interesting intellectual inconsistencies in mathematics, physics, and language. Delightful elucidations of methods for misunderstanding the real world of experiment (Aristotle's Circle paradox), being led astray by algebra (De Morgan's paradox), and other mind-benders. 1982 edition.

Contenuti

Preface 1 Thinking Wrong about Easy Ideas 2 Thinking Wrong about Infinity 3 Using a Wrong Idea to Find Truth 4 Speaking with Forked Tongue 5 Paradoxes That Count 6 The Limits of Thought? 7 Misunderstanding Space and Time 8 Moving against Infinity Selected Further Reading Index

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Editore
Dover Pubns
Data di pubblicazione
1997
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0486296644
ISBN 13 
9780486296647
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
216
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss
http://www.la-raia.it

Strada Monterotondo, 79
Novi Ligure
15067
Italia

Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo

9780442249052: Mathematical Fallacies and Paradoxes

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0442249055 ISBN 13:  9780442249052
Casa editrice: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1982
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