Michael Huemer is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado at Boulder, USA. He is the author of four other bestselling philosophy books, including The Problem of Political Authority, the winner of the 2013 PROSE Award for philosophy.
Paradox Lost covers ten of philosophy's most fascinating paradoxes, in which seemingly compelling reasoning leads to absurd conclusions. The following paradoxes are included:
Each paradox is clearly described, common mistakes are explored, and a clear, logical solution offered. Paradox Lost will appeal to professional philosophers, students of philosophy, and all who love intellectual puzzles.
1. Introduction.- Part I. Semantic Paradoxes.- 2. The Liar.- 3. The Sorites.- Part II. Paradoxes of Rational Choice.- 4. The Self-Torturer.- 5. Newcomb's Problem.- 6. The Surprise Quiz Paradox.- 7. The Two Envelopes.- Part III. Paradoxes of Probability.- 8. The Principle of Indifference.- 9. The Ravens.- 10. The Shooting Room.- 11. Self-Locating Beliefs.- 12. Concluding Remarks.- Index.