Salmon, Wesley C.
Zeno's Paradoxes
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872205604
- author:
- Salmon, Wesley C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.72 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science: General Issues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Zeno's Paradoxes by Wesley C. Salmon explores the fundamental concepts that underpin modern science, including space, time, motion, change, and infinity. Through thought-provoking essays, Salmon examines the principles that govern our understanding of the world, from the seemingly simple act of switching a lamp on and off to the intricate workings of machines that produce infinite decimal expansions. By delving into these paradoxes, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the underlying logic and reasoning that shapes our knowledge. This edition includes an updated bibliography, providing a valuable resource for scholars and students alike. With its clear and concise language, Zeno's Paradoxes offers a fascinating insight into the nature of reality and the limits of human understanding.
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