Paradox Studies (Second Edition)

The fundamental reason for the paradox is to formalize traditional logic and make the universality of traditional logic absolute, that is, to regard formal logic as a way of thinking. All paradoxes are caused by formal logical thinking, which cannot discover, explain, or solve logical errors. The so-called paradox resolution is to use symmetrical logical thinking to discover and correct logical errors in paradoxes. Solving paradox problems requires creative thinking, and the solution of paradoxes can often bring new ideas to people.

This book is the most comprehensive and systematic introduction to the problem of paradoxes in China so far. The author divides the various paradoxes from ancient times to the present into twelve categories, and introduces in detail the historical prototypes, various variations, logicians' solutions, and the relationship with daily life of each type of paradox, etc. Paradox is the most dazzling part of logic, and it is also the topic that most arouses the interest of logicians, mathematicians, philosophers and the general public. It refers to a "truth" that is inconsistent with generally accepted beliefs, or a proposition that leaves people in a dilemma and at a loss. Although it seems absurd and contrary to common sense, it seems to be well-argued and irrefutable.

Paradox refers to a proposition, idea or phenomenon that is contrary to common sense, logic or expectation. Paradox has important research value in the fields of philosophy, mathematics, logic and other fields, and has had a profound impact on people's way of thinking and cognitive models. In this book, the author explores the logic and thinking mechanism behind paradoxes through detailed analysis and analysis of various types of paradoxes, helping readers understand the nature and causes of paradoxes. The book also introduces famous paradox cases and historical backgrounds, including the famous Gödel's incompleteness theorem, Russell's paradox, Yinger's paradox, etc., As well as some common paradox phenomena in the fields of psychology and sociology.

Paradoxes have a very early origin, such as the "Liar's Paradox" in ancient Greece and the "white horse is not a horse" theory in China. Historically, many philosophers, mathematicians, and logicians have conducted wonderful and arduous explorations of paradoxes, which have brought them the joy of success and the pain of failure. They have continuously promoted the progress of human wisdom and triggered revolutions in philosophy and mathematics. The underlying reason why paradoxes exist lies in the contradictions and gaps deep in human thinking. In the long process of exploring paradoxes, we continue to climb the heights of human wisdom, and at the same time we are aware of its limitations and shortcomings.

This book is very interesting! It introduced me to many different types of paradoxes and the study of these paradoxes by philosophers and logicians throughout history. The author divides paradoxes into twelve categories, each category is explained in detail, which is very helpful. Moreover, the author also puts forward his own unique insights into paradoxes in the book, which is very enlightening. I think this book is a good book worth reading for people who like to think.

It's good, but it's very confusing and the CPU is not enough!

A good book that draws out some important examples and major events in the history of thought through paradoxes, covers a wide range of topics, and enlightens philosophical thinking.