Stimulating, thought-provoking analysis of a number of the most interesting intellectual inconsistencies in mathematics, physics, and language. Delightful elucidations of methods for misunderstanding the real world of experiment (Aristotle's Circle paradox), being led astray by algebra (De Morgan's paradox), and other mind-benders. 1982 edition.
ISBN: | 9780486296647 |
Publication date: | 28th March 2003 |
Author: | Bryan H Bunch |
Publisher: | Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc. |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 216 pages |
Series: | Dover Books on Mathematics |
Genres: |
Science: general issues |