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Paradox Lost - Logical Solutions to Ten Puzzles of Philosophy (Paperback, 1st ed. 2018)
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Paradox Lost - Logical Solutions to Ten Puzzles of Philosophy (Paperback, 1st ed. 2018)
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Paradox Lost covers ten of philosophy's most fascinating paradoxes,
in which seemingly compelling reasoning leads to absurd
conclusions. The following paradoxes are included: The Liar
Paradox, in which a sentence says of itself that it is false. Is
the sentence true or false? The Sorites Paradox, in which we
imagine removing grains of sand one at a time from a heap of sand.
Is there a particular grain whose removal converts the heap to a
non-heap? The Puzzle of the Self-Torturer, in which a series of
seemingly rational choices has us accepting a life of excruciating
pain, in exchange for millions of dollars. Newcomb's Problem, in
which we seemingly maximize our expected profit by taking an
unknown sum of money, rather than taking the same sum plus $1000.
The Surprise Quiz Paradox, in which a professor finds that it is
impossible to give a surprise quiz on any particular day of the
week . . . but also that if this is so, then a surprise quiz can be
given on any day. The Two Envelope Paradox, in which we are asked
to choose between two indistinguishable envelopes, and it is
seemingly shown that each envelope is preferable to the other. The
Ravens Paradox, in which observing a purple shoe provides evidence
that all ravens are black. The Shooting Room Paradox, in which a
deadly game kills 90% of all who play, yet each individual's
survival turns on the flip of a fair coin. Each paradox is clearly
described, common mistakes are explored, and a clear, logical
solution offered. Paradox Lost will appeal to professional
philosophers, students of philosophy, and all who love intellectual
puzzles.
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