Godel's Proof
- ISBN-10
- 1134953992
- ISBN-13
- 9781134953998
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-11-12
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Ernest Nagel, James R. Newman
Description
The first book to present a readable explanation of Godel's theorem to both scholars and non-specialists, this is a gripping combination of science and accessibility, offering those with a taste for logic and philosophy the chance to satisfy their intellectual curiosity.
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