Weber, Zach
Paradoxes and Inconsistent Mathematics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108995009
- author:
- Weber, Zach
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 337
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 1.8 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, History & Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Paradoxes and Inconsistent Mathematics by Zach Weber explores the idea that contradictions are not isolated incidents, but rather an inherent aspect of our everyday experience. Using the framework of "dialetheic paraconsistency", Weber argues that some contradictions can be true without leading to absurdity. This book delves into the mathematical foundations of this concept and addresses a longstanding question: how much standard mathematics can capture the principles of paraconsistency? By examining paradoxes in their natural occurrence, Weber sheds light on why these apparent inconsistencies are so fascinating.
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