The Liar Paradox and the Towers of Hanoi: The 10 Greatest Math Puzzles of All Time

The 10 Greatest Math Puzzles of All Time

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Can you solve history's most mind-boggling puzzles?Ever since the Sphinx asked his legendary riddle of Oedipus, paradoxes, conundrums, and puzzles of all kinds have kept humankind perplexed and amused. Why is this so? What do puzzles reveal about the human mind? Do they have implications for the study of mathematics?The Liar Paradox and the Towers of Hanoi answers these questions, taking you on an interactive tour of the world's most enduringly intriguing brain twisters-ingenious puzzles that have played a pivotal role in shaping mathematical history. Marcel Danesi introduces you to ten masterpieces, explaining the math behind them and including exercises and answers-as well as the chance to try your hand at similar puzzles. As you navigate the maze of labyrinths, bridges, maps, and baffling problems, you'll see how certain ideas in mathematics originated in the form of puzzles, from optical illusions to sequences to impossibility theory. From die-hard puzzle mavens to math aficionados, this kaleidoscope of conundrums is sure to enlighten, entertain, and impress.
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Schrijver
Danesi, Marcel
Titel
The Liar Paradox and the Towers of Hanoi: The 10 Greatest Math Puzzles of All Time
Uitgever
Trade Paper Press
Jaar
2004
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
258
Gewicht
363 gr
EAN
9781620458136
Afmetingen
222 x 146 x 19 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback

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