Paradoxes by R. M. Sainsbury

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A paradox can be defined as an unacceptable conclusion derived by apparently acceptable reasoning from apparently acceptable premises. Many paradoxes raise serious philosophical problems, and they are associated with crises of thought and revolutionary advances. The expanded and revised third edition of this intriguing book considers a range of knotty paradoxes including Zeno's paradoxical claim that the runner can never overtake the tortoise, a new chapter on paradoxes about morals, show more paradoxes about belief, and hardest of all, paradoxes about truth. The discussion uses a minimum of technicality but also grapples with complicated and difficult considerations, and is accompanied by helpful questions designed to engage the reader with the arguments. The result is not only an explanation of paradoxes but also an excellent introduction to philosophical thinking. show less

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jamestomasino 703 reviews

I read this back in high school and it it was a great introduction to Zeno's paradox, vagueness heap, and more. It offers enough depth as a thorough introduction, and prepares the mind well to touch on these topics in more advanced philosophies.

Sep 11, 2021