Salmon, Wesley C.

Zeno's Paradoxes

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ISBN 13:: 9780872205611
author:: Salmon, Wesley C.
format:: Library Binding
publisher:: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 9 mm X 215 mm
Genre:: Science: general issues
Condition:: New
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Zeno's Paradoxes by Wesley C. Salmon explores some of the most fundamental concepts in modern science, including space, time, motion, and infinity. Through thought-provoking essays, Salmon examines how these ideas have been developed over time, using examples such as a lamp switched on and off infinitely many times or a machine printing out an infinite decimal expansion of pi. By carefully examining these paradoxes, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the underlying principles that shape our understanding of the world. This edition includes an updated bibliography, providing further context for those interested in delving deeper into the subject. With its clear and concise language, Zeno's Paradoxes is an ideal resource for anyone looking to explore the foundations of modern science.

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