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Rescher, Nicholas

 
9780812694376: Paradoxes: Their Roots, Range, and Resolution

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A paradox (from the Greek word meaning contrary to expectation) is a statement that seems self-contradictory but may be true. Exploring the distinction between truth and plausibility, the author presents a standardized, straightforward approach for deciphering paradoxes one that can be applied to all their forms, whether clever wordplay or more complex issues.

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Paradoxes are sets of propositions that are individually plausible, but collectively inconsitent. This book introduces the subject of paradoxes, it surveys the range of types of paradoxes, and introduces an integrated theory of paradoxes. It explains and analyzes over 130 paradoxes.

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9780812694369: Paradoxes: Their Roots, Range, and Resolution

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ISBN 10:  0812694368 ISBN 13:  9780812694369
Casa editrice: Open Court Pub Co, 2001
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