Labyrinths of Reason: Paradox, Puzzles, and the Frailty of Knowledge

by William Poundstone

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This sharply intelligent, consistently provocative book takes the reader on an astonishing, thought-provoking voyage into the realm of delightful uncertainty--a world of paradox in which logical argument leads to contradiction and common sense is seemingly rendered irrelevant.

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William Poundstone has been nominated twice for the Pulitzer Prize. Among his seven books are "The Recursive Universe," "Labyrinths of Reason," and "Big Secrets." He has also written extensively for network television and major magazines. He lives in Los Angeles. (Publisher Provided)

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DDC/MDS: 165 — Philosophy & psychology Philosophical logic Fallacies and sources of error
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