In this Book
- The Outer Limits of Reason: What Science, Mathematics, and Logic Cannot Tell Us
- Book
- 2013
- Published by: The MIT Press
summary
An exploration of the scientific limits of knowledge that challenges our deep-seated beliefs about our universe, our rationality, and ourselves.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. xi-xiv
- 1. Introduction
- pp. 1-14
- 2. Language Paradoxes
- pp. 15-30
- 3. Philosophical Conundrums
- pp. 31-64
- 4. Infinity Puzzles
- pp. 65-96
- 5. Computing Complexities
- pp. 97-134
- 6. Computing Impossibilities
- pp. 135-160
- 7. Scientific Limitations
- pp. 161-234
- 8. Metascientific Perplexities
- pp. 235-296
- 9. Mathematical Obstructions
- pp. 297-338
- 10. Beyond Reason
- pp. 339-354
- Bibliography
- pp. 379-392
Additional Information
ISBN
9780262316774
Related ISBN(s)
9780262019354
MARC Record
OCLC
857467673
Pages
328
Launched on MUSE
2013-10-21
Language
English
Open Access
No