Isbn: 9780691001722 - infinity and the mind: the science and philosophy of the infinite (18 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. In Infinity and the Mind, Rudy Rucker leads an excursion to that stretch of the universe he calls the "Mindscape," where he explores infinity in all its forms: potential and actual, mathematical and physical, theological and mundane. Rucker acquaints us with Gödel's rotating universe, in which it is theoretically possible to travel into the past, and explains an interpretation of quantum mechanics in which billions of parallel worlds are produced every microsecond. It is in the realm of infinity, he maintains, that mathematics, science, and logic merge with the fantastic. By closely examining the paradoxes that arise from this merging, we can learn a great deal about the human mind, its powers, and its limitations. Using cartoons, puzzles, and quotations to enliven his text, Rucker guides us through such topics as the paradoxes of set theory, the possibilities of physical infinities, and the results of Gödel's incompleteness theorems. His personal encounters with Gödel the mathematician and philosopher provide a rare glimpse at genius and reveal what very few mathematicians have dared to admit: the transcendent implications of Platonic realism.…

paperback. Zustand: Good.

Zustand: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. In Infinity and the Mind, Rudy Rucker leads an excursion to that stretch of the universe he calls the "Mindscape," where he explores infinity in all its forms: potential and actual, mathematical and physical, theological and mundane. Rucker acquaints us with Gödel's rotating universe, in which it is theoretically possible to travel into the past, and explains an interpretation of quantum mechanics in which billions of parallel worlds are produced every microsecond. It is in the realm of infinity, he maintains, that mathematics, science, and logic merge with the fantastic. By closely examining the paradoxes that arise from this merging, we can learn a great deal about the human mind, its powers, and its limitations. Using cartoons, puzzles, and quotations to enliven his text, Rucker guides us through such topics as the paradoxes of set theory, the possibilities of physical infinities, and the results of Gödel's incompleteness theorems. His personal encounters with Gödel the mathematician and philosopher provide a rare glimpse at genius and reveal what very few mathematicians have dared to admit: the transcendent implications of Platonic realism.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The spine remains free of creasing.There is very little shelf wear. MINIMAL UNDERLINING - FAST SHIPPING & FREE TRACKING - LOOKS NEW.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Pages are very clean and bright with no markings. Binding is tight and square. Trivial shelving wear. Overall in excellent condition.

Paperback. Zustand: Good to Very Good. 342 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Light foxing on page edges.

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Few scattered pages with underlining and brackets o/w solid, firm copy with no crease to spine. TM.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Softcover includes b/w illustrations, Notes, Bibliography and Index, 342 pages. The exception to the condition is soiling on the top of the text block and laminate rippling on the bottom of the spine.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket As Issued. 9.24 X 6.12 X 1.03 inches; 352 pages.

Zustand: Gut. Formateinband: Paperback / kartoniert XII, 342 S. (24 cm) 1. Princeton paperback print.; Rücken minimal geblichen; sonst in gutem Zustand. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 650 [Stichwörter: Logic, Symbolic and mathematical ; Set theory, Das Unendliche].

origi.Broschur, gr.8°, 342 Seiten. Einband und Kanten bestossen sonst guter Zustand.

paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.