Labyrinths of Reason: Paradox, Puzzles and the Frailty of Knowledge by William Poundstone

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Labyrinths of Reason: Paradox, Puzzles and the Frailty of Knowledge by William PoundstoneISBN: 9780140131369 Penguin Books Ltd 1991 Paperback 274 pages This sharply intelligent, consistently provocative book takes the reader on an astonishing, thoughtprovoking voyage into the realm of delightful uncertainty. Labyrinths of Reason explores what paradox has to tell us about the nature of thought and reality, from classic puzzles like the prisoners dilemma and the paradox of induction to deeper implications for logic, cognition, and knowledge

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provocative and at times amusing examination of English dictionaries and their history

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summary questions and answers

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be found useful on the undergraduate level

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