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Satan, Cantor and Infinity: Mind-Boggling Puzzles (Dover Recreational Math) Paperback – March 26, 2009

by Raymond M. Smullyan (Author)

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A clear-headed command of logic can make the mind powerful enough to outmaneuver the devil himself, according to these intriguing stories. More than 200 puzzles, problems, and paradoxes await within these pages, woven together by a wizard's captivating narrative. The Sorcerer — so skilled in the art of logic that his reasoning seems like magic — takes a puzzle-based perspective on the principles underlying the works of mathematician Georg Cantor. His fascinating riddles involve probability, certainty, time, and infinity, and they unfold amid a landscape populated by honorable knights, lying knaves, quick-witted robots, and other fanciful characters.
Amusing and enlightening, the Sorcerer's guided tour of infinity is geared toward the most dedicated puzzle-solvers. Although many of the solutions require only common sense, equations appear in several of the stories, and a familiarity with algebra is essential. The author of several imaginative books on recreational mathematics, Raymond Smullyan is a well-known mathematician and logician. He provides solutions within text, rather than at the end or in footnotes, offering readers a natural progression on a puzzle-filled path through the wonders of logic.

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Series: Dover Recreational Math
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (March 26, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486470369
ISBN-13: 978-0486470368
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #432,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #146 in Books > Science & Math > Mathematics > Pure Mathematics > Logic
- #157 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Quizzes
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another delight by this author

By David McCann on July 16, 2014

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Smullyan is charming, sharp, and consistent. if you try one of his collections and find it engaging,
bingo! you have many more opportunities. and you can pass them on.

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Five Stars

By Bob Kennedy on February 16, 2015

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I would recommend all of Smullyan

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Five Stars

By nikhil on October 19, 2015

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Smullyan is always a fun read.

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Five Stars

By Mgavi Brathwaite on November 12, 2015

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Great logic!

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11 of 21 people found the following review helpful

A classic reprinted

By T. Martin on May 2, 2009

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I read this book many years ago as a checkout book from the library. Loved it! I was hoping for a long time that it would be reprinted. You will enjoy this Smullyan classic.

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