Paradoxes: 100 Philosophy Problems from Achilles to Zeno

Welcome to the perplexing world of the paradoxical. Paradoxes unveils how weird the world of thought can be. Divided into eight mind-bending chapters, it takes you on a breathtaking journey from the counterintuitive to the downright absurd. On the way it will introduce you to such topics as impossible objects, how to expect the unexpected, and the trouble with time travel. Packed with thought experiments, real-life examples, and exercises for you to try, Paradoxes is a book that will change the way you perceive everything around you. It also introduces you to some of the great names in the field of paradoxes, from ancient Greek philosophers to Albert Einstein.