Description
In a new, revised edition, this famous book by the American mathematician is published, inviting us to islands of honest people and villains, into the world of Alice in Wonderland and through the looking glass, and Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, to Inspector Fishtrawn from Scotland Yard, among werewolves, or to Count Dracula. The author presents us with 271 riddles, tricks, or logical paradoxes and, of course, offers detailed solutions for verification. In a playful and witty manner, he introduces us to the world of propositional logic and set theory, including the famous Gödel's principle. The tasks are suitable for all lovers of mysteries and logic, as well as for those who want to improve their skills in solving certain parts of general study prerequisites tests.
Information
Author: Smullyan Raymond
Publication date: June 11, 2015
Manufacturer: PORTÁL, s.r.o.
Genres: Brain training and memory improvement, self-enhancement, Psychology, Presentation skills, Successful life, Books, Non-fiction literature, Personal development, Specialized and technical literature, Social sciences, Management and marketing
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 200
ISBN/EAN: 9788026208228