Mathematical Fallacies and Paradoxes by Bryan H. Bunch (English) Paperback Book

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ISBN-13
9780486296647
ISBN
9780486296647
Subject Area
Mathematics, Science
Publication Name
Mathematical Fallacies and Paradoxes
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
Item Length
8.5 in
Subject
General, Physics / Mathematical & Computational, Mathematical Analysis
Publication Year
1997
Series
Dover Books on Mathematics Ser.
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Author
Bryan Bunch, Marcia Ascher, Robert Ascher
Features
Reprint
Item Weight
10.5 Oz
Item Width
5.5 in
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486296644
ISBN-13
9780486296647
eBay Product ID (ePID)
732013

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
240 Pages
Publication Name
Mathematical Fallacies and Paradoxes
Language
English
Subject
General, Physics / Mathematical & Computational, Mathematical Analysis
Publication Year
1997
Features
Reprint
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics, Science
Author
Bryan Bunch, Marcia Ascher, Robert Ascher
Series
Dover Books on Mathematics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
10.5 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
97-015386
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
511.3
Table Of Content
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
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
Stimulating, thought-provoking analysis of the most interesting intellectual inconsistencies in mathematics, physics, and language, including being led astray by algebra (De Morgan's paradox). 1982 edition., 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., Stimulating, thought-provoking analysis of the most interesting intellectual inconsistencies in mathematics, physics and language, including being led astray by algebra (De Morgan's paradox). Reprint of 1982 edition.
LC Classification Number
QA9.B847 1997

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