A Brief History of Paradox: Philosophy and the Labyrinths of the Mind by Roy Sorensen 2005 Paperback-image
A Brief History of Paradox: Philosophy and the Labyrinths of the Mind by Roy Sorensen 2005 Paperback-image

A Brief History of Paradox: Philosophy and the Labyrinths of the Mind by Roy Sorensen 2005 Paperback

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TitleLeading: A Format: Trade Paperback Reviews: "Clear, informative, well-documented, witty, intelligent--an enticing philosophical adventure that will captivate the attention of scholars and neophytes alike. A wonderful portrait of philosophy through the history of its most bewildering issues."--Achille Varzi, Columbia University, "Because paradoxes show great minds at once at their most inspired andbefuddled, a book like this makes an excellent introduction to philosophy ingeneral. By treating how different thinkers deal with a problem, Mr. Sorensenprovides a sort of whistle-stop tour of Western thought."--New York Sun, "One of the most enjoyable books I read this past year, though I don't share Sorenson's conception of philosophy. To fully appreciate the book--and to adequately assess it--you would need to be a philosopher, which I am not. But for general readers with a strong interest in philosophy, it's anunbeatable bedside book, witty and stimulating if taken in small doses."--John Wilson, Christianity Today, "One of the most enjoyable books I read this past year, though I don'tshare Sorenson's conception of philosophy. To fully appreciate the book--and toadequately assess it--you would need to be a philosopher, which I am not. Butfor general readers with a strong interest in philosophy, it's an unbeatablebedside book, witty and stimulating if taken in small doses."--John Wilson,Christianity Today, "Because paradoxes show great minds at once at their most inspired and befuddled, a book like this makes an excellent introduction to philosophy in general. By treating how different thinkers deal with a problem, Mr. Sorensen provides a sort of whistle-stop tour of Western thought."--New YorkSun, "Because paradoxes show great minds at once at their most inspired and befuddled, a book like this makes an excellent introduction to philosophy in general. By treating how different thinkers deal with a problem, Mr. Sorensen provides a sort of whistle-stop tour of Western thought."--New York Sun, "Because paradoxes show great minds at once at their most inspired and befuddled, a book like this makes an excellent introduction to philosophy in general. By treating how different thinkers deal with a problem, Mr. Sorensen provides a sort of whistle-stop tour of Western thought."--New York Sun"Because paradoxes show great minds at once at their most inspired and befuddled, a book like this makes an excellent introduction to philosophy in general. By treating how different thinkers deal with a problem, Mr. Sorensen provides a sort of whistle-stop tour of Western thought."--New York Sun"One of the most enjoyable books I read this past year, though I don't share Sorenson's conception of philosophy. To fully appreciate the book--and to adequately assess it--you would need to be a philosopher, which I am not. But for general readers with a strong interest in philosophy, it's an unbeatable bedside book, witty and stimulating if taken in small doses."--John Wilson, Christianity Today"High-interest material for recreational philosophers."--Booklist"Clear, informative, well-documented, witty, intelligent--an enticing philosophical adventure that will captivate the attention of scholars and neophytes alike. A wonderful portrait of philosophy through the history of its most bewildering issues."--Achille Varzi, Columbia University Number of Pages: 416 Pages brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Item Width: 5 in Item Height: 1.1 in Language: English Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Book Title: Brief History of the Paradox : Philosophy and the Labyrinths of the Mind Author: Roy Sorensen Item Length: 7 in Genre: Philosophy Topic: History & Surveys / General, General ISBN-10: 0195179862 Synopsis: Covers the entire history of philosophy, from the Greeks, through the Middle Ages, the Enlightenment, and the twentieth century, showing how individual philosophers have each grappled with a particular paradox, Can God create a stone too heavy for him to lift? Can time have a beginning? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Riddles, paradoxes, conundrums--for millennia the human mind has found such knotty logical problems both perplexing and irresistible. Now Roy Sorensen offers the first narrative history of paradoxes, a fascinating and eye-opening account that extends from the ancient Greeks, through the Middle Ages, the Enlightenment, and into the twentieth century. When Augustine asked what God was doing before He made the world, he was told: "Preparing hell for people who ask questions like that." A Brief History of the Paradox takes a close look at "questions like that" and the philosophers who have asked them, beginning with the folk riddles that inspired Anaximander to erect the first metaphysical system and ending with such thinkers as Lewis Carroll, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and W.V. Quine. Organized chronologically, the book is divided into twenty-four chapters, each of which pairs a philosopher with a major paradox, allowing for extended consideration and putting a human face on the strategies that have been taken toward these puzzles. Readers get to follow the minds of Zeno, Socrates, Aquinas, Ockham, Pascal, Kant, Hegel, and many other major philosophers deep inside the tangles of paradox, looking for, and sometimes finding, a way out. Filled with illuminating anecdotes and vividly written, A Brief History of the Paradox will appeal to anyone who finds trying to answer unanswerable questions a paradoxically pleasant endeavor. gtin13: 9780195179866 Intended Audience: Trade Publication Year: 2005 Dewey Edition: 21 Illustrator: Yes ISBN-13: 9780195179866 Item Weight: 12.6 Oz Dewey Decimal: 165

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  1. This book is a fascinating dive into paradoxes, blending philosophy with engaging storytelling. Sorensen makes complex ideas accessible while keeping the reader hooked. Perfect for anyone who loves to think deeply and question the ordinary. A must-read for curious minds!

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