Philosophical Perspectives on Infinity

by Graham Oppy

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This book is an exploration of philosophical questions about infinity. Graham Oppy examines how the infinite lurks everywhere, both in science and in our ordinary thoughts about the world. He also analyses the many puzzles and paradoxes that follow in the train of the infinite. Even simple notions, such as counting, adding and maximising present serious difficulties. Other topics examined include the nature of space and time, infinities in physical...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521108098

ISBN13:9780521108096

Release Date:January 2009

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:336 Pages

Weight:1.09 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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