Labyrinths of Reason: Paradox, Puzzles, and the Frailty of Knowledge

Poundstone, William

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Language: English

Published by Anchor Press / Doubleday, 1988

0385242611 / 9780385242615

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Labyrinths of Reason: Paradox, Puzzles, and the Frailty of Knowledge by William Poundstone. Published by Doubleday / Anchor Books, New York, 1988 — First Edition, Second Printing with number line. Book Condition / Dust Jacket Condition: Book: Near Fine - ; Paper-covered boards clean and well preserved with spine lettering bright and fully legible. Binding tight and square. Corners remain sharp. Interior pages clean, crisp, and unmarked with only very light, uniform age-toning. No ownership inscriptions, underlining, or highlighting observed. Downgraded for owner and price sticker on first free endpaper. Dust Jacket: Very Good + ; Original dust jacket present and unclipped at $18.95. Light edgewear and a few small rub spots on lower front jacket cover (see photos) Labyrinths of Reason explores some of the most famous paradoxes, puzzles, and logical dilemmas in mathematics, philosophy, and science. William Poundstone examines classic problems—from Zeno’s paradoxes to modern questions in probability and logic—revealing how such puzzles challenge our understanding of truth, knowledge, and reasoning.…

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Title
Labyrinths of Reason: Paradox, Puzzles, and the Frailty of Knowledge
Author
Poundstone, William
Publisher
Anchor Press / Doubleday
Publication year
1988
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0385242611
ISBN 13
9780385242615
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
2nd Printing
Item weight
502 grams
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

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