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The Book of Infinity

de Joel David Hamkins ...

A rich, thorough exploration of infinity that combines mathematical precision with playful, accessible coverage of a fascinating variety of paradoxes and conundrums.In this rich, thorough account of all things infinite, Joel David Hamkins combines playful thought experiments with mathematically precise exposition to explore the vast, fascinating spectrum of paradoxes and conundrums of infinity. ... Leer más

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A rich, thorough exploration of infinity that combines mathematical precision with playful, accessible coverage of a fascinating variety of paradoxes and conundrums.In this rich, thorough account of all things infinite, Joel David Hamkins combines playful thought experiments with mathematically precise exposition to explore the vast, fascinating spectrum of paradoxes and conundrums of infinity.
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The Art of Logic in an Illogical World

de Eugenia Cheng ...

**How both logical and emotional reasoning can help us live better in our post-truth world “Advanced mathematics could make a meaningful contribution to creating a better society. . . this book is proof it can.” —*Guardian ***In a world where fake news stories change election outcomes, has rationality become futile? In* The Art of Logic in an Illogical World*, Eugenia Cheng throws a lifeline to ... Leer más

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**How both logical and emotional reasoning can help us live better in our post-truth world “Advanced mathematics could make a meaningful contribution to creating a better society. . . this book is proof it can.” —*Guardian ***In a world where fake news stories change election outcomes, has rationality become futile? In* The Art of Logic in an Illogical World*, Eugenia Cheng throws a lifeline to
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Come, Let Us Reason

An Introduction to Logical Thinking

de Norman L. Geisler, Ron M. Brooks ...

The perfect introductory textbook, this simplified study of logic prepares readers to reason thoughtfully and to spot illogic in an argument. ... Leer más

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The perfect introductory textbook, this simplified study of logic prepares readers to reason thoughtfully and to spot illogic in an argument.
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Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems

de Turing Editorial Team ...

This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on One of Mathematics' Biggest Awakenings, The Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem. This discovery that changed how we understand truth, proof, mathematics, and the limits of certainty. Written in everyday language, we explore how one quiet mathematician revealed that even mathematics has truths it cannot fully capture.What happens when the most certain subject humans ... Leer más

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This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on One of Mathematics' Biggest Awakenings, The Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem. This discovery that changed how we understand truth, proof, mathematics, and the limits of certainty. Written in everyday language, we explore how one quiet mathematician revealed that even mathematics has truths it cannot fully capture.What happens when the most certain subject humans
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Irreducible Mind

Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century

de Edward F. Kelly, Emily Williams Kelly, Adam Crabtree, Alan Gauld, Michael Grosso, Bruce Greyson ...

Current mainstream opinion in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind holds that all aspects of human mind and consciousness are generated by physical processes occurring in brains. Views of this sort have dominated recent scholarly publication. The present volume, however, demonstrates_empirically_that this reductive materialism is not only incomplete but false. The authors ... Leer más

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Current mainstream opinion in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind holds that all aspects of human mind and consciousness are generated by physical processes occurring in brains. Views of this sort have dominated recent scholarly publication. The present volume, however, demonstrates_empirically_that this reductive materialism is not only incomplete but false. The authors
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Logic: A Complete Introduction

A step-by-step Teach Yourself guide to use at home, school or college

de Siu-Fan Lee ...

'After a lifetime of dabbling in philosophy without tackling logic, I bought a couple of books on the subject and was soon totally lost. This book saved me.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unlike so many logic books, this one is easy to follow, step by step. Strongly recommended for beginners.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When you see black clouds looming and predict it's going to rain, you're using ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

'After a lifetime of dabbling in philosophy without tackling logic, I bought a couple of books on the subject and was soon totally lost. This book saved me.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unlike so many logic books, this one is easy to follow, step by step. Strongly recommended for beginners.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When you see black clouds looming and predict it's going to rain, you're using
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The Thinker's Guide to Analytic Thinking

How to Take Thinking Apart and What to Look for When You Do

de Linda Elder, Richard Paul ...

Series series Thinker's Guide Library
The Thinker’s Guide to Analytic Thinking explores the practice of analyzing problems and opportunities and provides a framework for finding common denominators, inconsistencies, biases, and underlying causes. It helps readers learn to think within the logic of subjects and professions. By offering proper tools for analysis and assessment of thought, it empowers readers to address any decision with ... Leer más

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The Thinker’s Guide to Analytic Thinking explores the practice of analyzing problems and opportunities and provides a framework for finding common denominators, inconsistencies, biases, and underlying causes. It helps readers learn to think within the logic of subjects and professions. By offering proper tools for analysis and assessment of thought, it empowers readers to address any decision with
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How Not to Be Wrong

The Power of Mathematical Thinking

de Jordan Ellenberg ...

**“Witty, compelling, and just plain fun to read . . ." —Evelyn Lamb, Scientific AmericanThe Freakonomics of math—a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our hands**The math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how terribly ... Leer más

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**“Witty, compelling, and just plain fun to read . . ." —Evelyn Lamb, Scientific AmericanThe Freakonomics of math—a math-world superstar unveils the hidden beauty and logic of the world and puts its power in our hands**The math we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. In How Not to Be Wrong, Jordan Ellenberg shows us how terribly
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Proof

The Art and Science of Certainty

de Adam Kucharski ...

**An award-winning mathematician shows how we prove what’s true, and what to do when we can’t“Engaging and uncondescending” – Financial Times**How do we establish what we believe? And how can we be certain that what we believe is true? And how do we convince other people that it is true? For thousands of years, from the ancient Greeks to the Arabic golden age to the modern world, science has used ... Leer más

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**An award-winning mathematician shows how we prove what’s true, and what to do when we can’t“Engaging and uncondescending” – Financial Times**How do we establish what we believe? And how can we be certain that what we believe is true? And how do we convince other people that it is true? For thousands of years, from the ancient Greeks to the Arabic golden age to the modern world, science has used
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Hegel: The Science of Logic

Enriched edition. Exploring the Essence of Reality: A Deep Dive into Hegelian Metaphysics and Dialectics

de Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Nigel Blackwood ...

Traducido por William Wallace ...

In "Hegel: The Science of Logic," Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel presents a profound exploration of the structure of thought itself, intricately weaving together metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of language. Hegel's literary style is densely packed yet precise, characterized by his dialectical method, which reveals how contradictions play a central role in the development of ideas. ... Leer más

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In "Hegel: The Science of Logic," Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel presents a profound exploration of the structure of thought itself, intricately weaving together metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of language. Hegel's literary style is densely packed yet precise, characterized by his dialectical method, which reveals how contradictions play a central role in the development of ideas.
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The Essential Peirce, Volume 1 (1867–1893)

Selected Philosophical Writings

Edición de Nathan Houser, Christian Kloesel ...

Series Libro 1 - The Essential Peirce
The first of two volumes of key texts from American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, the father of pragmatism."Often considered the greatest American philosopher, Peirce produced no comprehensive treatise; until now, students and scholars had to read through widely scattered papers to gain an overall view of his thought. This anthology remedies that situation by offering a full representation ... Leer más

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The first of two volumes of key texts from American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, the father of pragmatism."Often considered the greatest American philosopher, Peirce produced no comprehensive treatise; until now, students and scholars had to read through widely scattered papers to gain an overall view of his thought. This anthology remedies that situation by offering a full representation
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The Essential Bertrand Russell

de Bertrand Russell ...

The Essential Bertrand Russell is an extraordinary collection of writings by one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers. This comprehensive anthology brings together Bertrand Russell’s groundbreaking work in philosophy, mathematics, politics, education, and ethics, offering readers a window into the mind of a towering intellectual whose ideas shaped modern thought.At the heart of the ... Leer más

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The Essential Bertrand Russell is an extraordinary collection of writings by one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers. This comprehensive anthology brings together Bertrand Russell’s groundbreaking work in philosophy, mathematics, politics, education, and ethics, offering readers a window into the mind of a towering intellectual whose ideas shaped modern thought.At the heart of the
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The Problems of Philosophy

de Bertrand Russell ...

Bertrand Russell's classic primer on Western philosophy and the greatest thinkers of the past three millenniaWith zest and rigor, Bertrand Russell applies twentieth-century thinking to age-old philosophy, from the works of Plato and Aristotle to those of René Descartes and John Locke. In The Problems of Philosophy, he reviews the Western canon's most influential ideas and thought experiments, ... Leer más

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Bertrand Russell's classic primer on Western philosophy and the greatest thinkers of the past three millenniaWith zest and rigor, Bertrand Russell applies twentieth-century thinking to age-old philosophy, from the works of Plato and Aristotle to those of René Descartes and John Locke. In The Problems of Philosophy, he reviews the Western canon's most influential ideas and thought experiments,
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Mathematical Logic

On Numbers, Sets, Structures, and Symmetry

de Roman Kossak ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book, presented in two parts, offers a slow introduction to mathematical logic, and several basic concepts of model theory, such as first-order definability, types, symmetries, and elementary extensions.Its first part, Logic Sets, and Numbers, shows how mathematical logic is used to develop the number structures of classical mathematics. The exposition does not assume any prerequisites; it is ... Leer más

$58.99 USD

This book, presented in two parts, offers a slow introduction to mathematical logic, and several basic concepts of model theory, such as first-order definability, types, symmetries, and elementary extensions.Its first part, Logic Sets, and Numbers, shows how mathematical logic is used to develop the number structures of classical mathematics. The exposition does not assume any prerequisites; it is
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Critical Thinking

Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life

de Richard Paul, Linda Elder ...

Written by two of the leading experts in the field, this introductory text presents critical thinking as a process for taking charge of and responsibility for one’s thinking.Based in theory developed over the last 30 years, Richard Paul and Linda Elder's text focuses on an integrated, comprehensive concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and practical. It fosters the development of ... Leer más

$72.99 USD

Written by two of the leading experts in the field, this introductory text presents critical thinking as a process for taking charge of and responsibility for one’s thinking.Based in theory developed over the last 30 years, Richard Paul and Linda Elder's text focuses on an integrated, comprehensive concept of critical thinking that is both substantive and practical. It fosters the development of
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Escaping the Rabbit Hole

How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect (Revised and Updated - Includes Information about 2020 Election Fraud, The Coronavirus Pandemic, The Rise of QAnon, and UFOs)

de Mick West ...

Revised and updated for the first time in 2023—Now includes strategies for debunking conspiracies regarding the coronavirus pandemic, election fraud, QAnon, UFOs, and more.The Earth is flat, the World Trade Center collapse was a controlled demolition, planes are spraying poison to control the weather, and actors faked the Sandy Hook massacre.All these claims are bunk: falsehoods, mistakes, and in ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Revised and updated for the first time in 2023—Now includes strategies for debunking conspiracies regarding the coronavirus pandemic, election fraud, QAnon, UFOs, and more.The Earth is flat, the World Trade Center collapse was a controlled demolition, planes are spraying poison to control the weather, and actors faked the Sandy Hook massacre.All these claims are bunk: falsehoods, mistakes, and in
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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

The New Translation

de Ludwig Wittgenstein ...

Traducido por Alexander Booth ...

One of the greatest philosophical works of all time, in a new translation for the twenty-first century'The final philosopher to perform the most profound surgery on philosophy ... concise yet exceptionally clear' Ai WeiweiWidely regarded as one of the most influential philosophical works of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a succinct yet wide-ranging ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

One of the greatest philosophical works of all time, in a new translation for the twenty-first century'The final philosopher to perform the most profound surgery on philosophy ... concise yet exceptionally clear' Ai WeiweiWidely regarded as one of the most influential philosophical works of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a succinct yet wide-ranging
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Philosophical Theories of Probability

de Donald Gillies ...

Series series Philosophical Issues in Science
The Twentieth Century has seen a dramatic rise in the use of probability and statistics in almost all fields of research. This has stimulated many new philosophical ideas on probability.Philosophical Theories of Probability is the first book to present a clear, comprehensive and systematic account of these various theories and to explain how they relate to one another. Gillies also offers a ... Leer más

$64.99 USD

The Twentieth Century has seen a dramatic rise in the use of probability and statistics in almost all fields of research. This has stimulated many new philosophical ideas on probability.Philosophical Theories of Probability is the first book to present a clear, comprehensive and systematic account of these various theories and to explain how they relate to one another. Gillies also offers a
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Philosophy of Logics

de Susan Haack ...

The first systematic exposition of all the central topics in the philosophy of logic, Susan Haack's book has established an international reputation (translated into five languages) for its accessibility, clarity, conciseness, orderliness, and range as well as for its thorough scholarship and careful analyses. Haack discusses the scope and purpose of logic, validity, truth-functions, ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

The first systematic exposition of all the central topics in the philosophy of logic, Susan Haack's book has established an international reputation (translated into five languages) for its accessibility, clarity, conciseness, orderliness, and range as well as for its thorough scholarship and careful analyses. Haack discusses the scope and purpose of logic, validity, truth-functions,
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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (with linked TOC)

de Ludwig Wittgenstein ...

"Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus may be the most important book of philosophy written during the twentieth century. Wittgenstein's writing style is clear, succinct, and accessible. Bertrand Russell claimed that "I cannot see any point on which it is wrong. But to have constructed a theory of logic which is not at any point obviously wrong is to have achieved a work of extraordinary difficulty and ... Leer más

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"Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus may be the most important book of philosophy written during the twentieth century. Wittgenstein's writing style is clear, succinct, and accessible. Bertrand Russell claimed that "I cannot see any point on which it is wrong. But to have constructed a theory of logic which is not at any point obviously wrong is to have achieved a work of extraordinary difficulty and
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The Score

How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game

de C. Thi Nguyen ...

**“Mind-expanding . . . The Score is so exuberant and readable that the depth and seriousness of its insights almost sneak up on you.” —Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times“Brilliant and wildly original . . . The Score is socially attentive, historically literate and imbued with sensual glee.” —Becca Rothfeld, The Washington Post“I give this excellent book five stars.” *—*Stuart Jeffries, Financial ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

**“Mind-expanding . . . The Score is so exuberant and readable that the depth and seriousness of its insights almost sneak up on you.” —Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times“Brilliant and wildly original . . . The Score is socially attentive, historically literate and imbued with sensual glee.” —Becca Rothfeld, The Washington Post“I give this excellent book five stars.” *—*Stuart Jeffries, Financial
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Scripture, Logic, Language

Essays on Dharmakirti and his Tibetan Successors

de Tom J. F. Tillemans, E. Gene Smith ...

Series series Studies in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism
Dharmakirti, an Indian Buddhist philosopher of the seventh century, explored the nature, limits, and justifications of rationality within the context of Buddhist religious and metaphysical concerns. While Dharmakirti is widely recognized for his crucial innovations in Indian logic and semantic theory, his notoriously difficult thought nonetheless remains poorly understood.In this volume, one of ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Dharmakirti, an Indian Buddhist philosopher of the seventh century, explored the nature, limits, and justifications of rationality within the context of Buddhist religious and metaphysical concerns. While Dharmakirti is widely recognized for his crucial innovations in Indian logic and semantic theory, his notoriously difficult thought nonetheless remains poorly understood.In this volume, one of
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The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher

Exploring the Timeless Wisdom of Ancient Greek Philosophy

de Aristotle ...

The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher is a monumental compilation that encompasses the vast spectrum of Aristotle's thoughts across various domains such as metaphysics, ethics, politics, and natural sciences. Written in a clear yet profound prose style, Aristotle employed dialectical reasoning to dissect complex concepts, delivering insights that continue to influence modern thought. The ... Leer más

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The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher is a monumental compilation that encompasses the vast spectrum of Aristotle's thoughts across various domains such as metaphysics, ethics, politics, and natural sciences. Written in a clear yet profound prose style, Aristotle employed dialectical reasoning to dissect complex concepts, delivering insights that continue to influence modern thought. The
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The Enlightenment

The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790

de Ritchie Robertson ...

A magisterial work of intellectual history that recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.One of the formative periods of European and world history, the Enlightenment is the fountainhead of modern secular Western values: religious tolerance, freedom of thought, speech and the ... Leer más

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A magisterial work of intellectual history that recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.One of the formative periods of European and world history, the Enlightenment is the fountainhead of modern secular Western values: religious tolerance, freedom of thought, speech and the
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