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by
Coulter, Catherine
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Publication Date
2018
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Libby
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English
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Paradox Coulter, Catherine
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Szpiro, George
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Summary
This book will examine paradoxes in diverse areas of thought: philosophy, mathematics, physics, economics, political science, psychology, computer science, logic, statistics, linguistics, law, etc. Though the treatment of each paradox is rigorous, the book will be written accessibly with a lighthearted and humorous tone so as to keep the reader engaged. Each chapter will focus on a single paradox, structured roughly like so: 1. A question is asked in the context of a story. As an answer, the paradox is presented (which often results in an aha moment). The historical background of the paradox is recounted. 2. The dénouement explains how the paradox is resolved or why there is no resolution. 3. The chapter ends with further remarks, usually contemporary real-world examples or applications of said paradox. Some examples of the paradoxes covered are the Axiom of Choice (Mathematics), Monty Hall Problem (Statistics), Morgenbesser's Paradox (Linguistics), Tea Leaves Paradox (Physics), The Ultimatum Game (Economics), and The Chicken or Egg Question (Evolution)--
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Stevens, Taylor
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2019
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Libby
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English
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Liars' Paradox Stevens, Taylor
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Clines, Peter
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Publication Date
2017
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Libby
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English
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Paradox Bound Clines, Peter
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Stevens, Taylor
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2019
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Libby
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English
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Liars' Paradox Stevens, Taylor
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Colfer, Eoin
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Publication Date
2009
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Libby
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The Time Paradox Colfer, Eoin
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Colfer, Eoin
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Publication Date
2010
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Libby
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English
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The Time Paradox Colfer, Eoin
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Blake, Olivie
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Publication Date
2022
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Libby
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English
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The Atlas Paradox Blake, Olivie
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