This Sentence Is False
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This Sentence Is False
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Author : Peter Cave
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
This Sentence Is False written by Peter Cave and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Critical thinking categories.
Revenge Of The Liar
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Author : JC Beall
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2007-12-13
Revenge Of The Liar written by JC Beall and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-13 with Philosophy categories.
The Liar paradox raises foundational questions about logic, language, and truth (and semantic notions in general). A simple Liar sentence like 'This sentence is false' appears to be both true and false if it is either true or false. For if the sentence is true, then what it says is the case; but what it says is that it is false, hence it must be false. On the other hand, if the statement is false, then it is true, since it says (only) that it is false. How, then, should we classify Liar sentences? Are they true or false? A natural suggestion would be that Liars are neither true nor false; that is, they fall into a category beyond truth and falsity. This solution might resolve the initial problem, but it beckons the Liar's revenge. A sentence that says of itself only that it is false or beyond truth and falsity will, in effect, bring back the initial problem. The Liar's revenge is a witness to the hydra-like nature of Liars: in dealing with one Liar you often bring about another. JC Beall presents fourteen new essays and an extensive introduction, which examine the nature of the Liar paradox and its resistance to any attempt to solve it. Written by some of the world's leading experts in the field, the papers in this volume will be an important resource for those working in truth studies, philosophical logic, and philosophy of language, as well as those with an interest in formal semantics and metaphysics.
This Sentence Is False
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Author : Peter Cave
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2009-09-12
This Sentence Is False written by Peter Cave and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-12 with Philosophy categories.
A lively and accessible introduction to philosophical paradoxes - ideal for anyone coming to this fascinating subject for the first time.
This Sentence Is False
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Author : Peter Cave
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2009-07-12
This Sentence Is False written by Peter Cave and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-12 with Philosophy categories.
An entertaining introduction to logic and reasoning, packed with puzzles and thought experiments for the reader to try "Peter Cave takes us on an edifying tour through the world of paradoxes, and there is much to be learned, as well as much enjoyment to be had, in the process." -Adrian W. Moore, University of Oxford, UK "'This sentence is false' is a sentence printed on the cover of this book. A sentence is not a name. So what is the name of the book? This book (whatever its name) is full of intriguing philosophical puzzles ... Paradoxes may seem trivial at first glance, but further thought reveals them to be challenges to some of our most fundamental beliefs and preconceptions. Peter Cave entertainingly escorts the reader through a great variety of these fascinating puzzles, shining light that is fresh and bright." -Laurence Goldstein, University of Kent, UK "This is a truly wonderful book. The topic is tough, but Peter Cave brings it to life. He manages to give new insights on old topics, which is itself remarkable, and he also brings in plenty of less familiar topics ... All in all, it is a joy to see such cleverness and clarity of thought coexisting with such an easy (and light and amusing) writing style." -Professor Imre Leader, Cambridge University, UK Put your neurons through their paces with this lively and engaging introduction to paradoxes. From "Buridan's Ass" and the "Surprise Examination" to "The Liar" and "Sleeping Beauty," This Sentence is False introduces all the key philosophical paradoxes. This fascinating guide to logic and reasoning is packed with puzzles and thought experiments to actively engage the reader in critical thinking. As well as paradoxes that occur in our everyday lives, topics also include God, ethics, political philosophy, space, and time. This Sentence is False will put your mind to the test, challenge what you think you know, and lead you on a fascinating journey through logical reasoning.
Secrets Of The Paradox
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Author : Micheal D. Winterburn
language : en
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2013-08-01
Secrets Of The Paradox written by Micheal D. Winterburn and has been published by Troubador Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-01 with Philosophy categories.
Far from merely recycling what we already know about certain paradoxes, this book breaks entirely new ground by providing what everyone really wants: solutions. The king of all paradoxes is the Liar ('This statement is false.' If it is true, it is false; if it is false, it is true), which in its earliest form is over two and a half thousand years old. Throughout all this time it has resisted every attempt to fully understand it. This work finally unlocks the secrets of the Liar, exposing principles, patterns and formulae that have long lain hidden. Several other important paradoxes also come under the logical searchlight and they too surrender their treasures. Though paradoxes are inherently difficult, this book approaches them in a clear and entertaining manner, using plain English. Secrets of the Paradox is written for the general reader, yet is sufficiently rigorous to satisfy the demands of the professional philosopher. If you relish an intellectual challenge, this book is for you!
The Liar
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Author : Jon Barwise
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1987
The Liar written by Jon Barwise and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Bringing together powerful new tools from set theory and the philosophy of language, this book proposes a solution to one of the few unresolved paradoxes from antiquity, the Paradox of the Liar. Barwise and Etchemendy model and compare Russellian and Austinian conceptions of propositions, and develop a range of model-theoretic techniques--based on Aczel's work--that open up new avenues in logical and formal semantics.
A Concise Introduction To Logic
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Author : Craig DeLancey
language : en
Publisher: Open SUNY Textbooks
Release Date : 2017-02-06
A Concise Introduction To Logic written by Craig DeLancey and has been published by Open SUNY Textbooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-06 with categories.
A Theory Of Truth
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Author : Bradley Harris Dowden
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
A Theory Of Truth written by Bradley Harris Dowden and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Contradiction categories.
Forallx An Introduction To Formal Logic
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Author : P.D. Magnus
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2023-11-27
Forallx An Introduction To Formal Logic written by P.D. Magnus and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-27 with Philosophy categories.
Forallx is an introduction to sentential logic and first-order predicate logic with identity, logical systems that significantly influenced twentieth-century analytic philosophy. After working through the material in this book, a student should be able to understand most quantified expressions that arise in their philosophical reading. This book treats symbolization, formal semantics, and proof theory for each language. The discussion of formal semantics is more direct than in many introductory texts. Although forall x does not contain proofs of soundness and completeness, it lays the groundwork for understanding why these are things that need to be proven. Contents: What is logic? Sentential logic Truth tables Quanti ed logic Formal semantics Proofs Other symbolic notation Solutions to selected exercises
Language Truth And Logic
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Author : Alfred Jules Ayer
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-04-18
Language Truth And Logic written by Alfred Jules Ayer and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-18 with Philosophy categories.
"A delightful book … I should like to have written it myself." — Bertrand Russell First published in 1936, this first full-length presentation in English of the Logical Positivism of Carnap, Neurath, and others has gone through many printings to become a classic of thought and communication. It not only surveys one of the most important areas of modern thought; it also shows the confusion that arises from imperfect understanding of the uses of language. A first-rate antidote for fuzzy thought and muddled writing, this remarkable book has helped philosophers, writers, speakers, teachers, students, and general readers alike. Mr. Ayers sets up specific tests by which you can easily evaluate statements of ideas. You will also learn how to distinguish ideas that cannot be verified by experience — those expressing religious, moral, or aesthetic experience, those expounding theological or metaphysical doctrine, and those dealing with a priori truth. The basic thesis of this work is that philosophy should not squander its energies upon the unknowable, but should perform its proper function in criticism and analysis.