Introduction to the Study of Logical Paradoxes

Author: Zhang Jianzhuang
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This book is a specialized work on the history of logical thought and philosophy concerning the study of contemporary logical paradoxes. Standing on the vantage point of the new achievements in paradox research, the author focuses on three types of—set theory-formal paradoxes, semantic paradoxes, and pragmatic paradoxes—as the core of the study. It systematically elaborates on the historical development of various paradox resolution schemes and employs the unique definition of "logical paradox" as a pragmatic concept, along with the RZH paradox resolution criteria, to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth comparative study. The book clarifies different levels of paradox research and their interrelationships, reveals the main arteries and development trends of contemporary paradox research, explores a series of important issues in its philosophical and methodological directions, and demonstrates the multi-dimensional significance and value of the study of logical paradoxes as an interdisciplinary, marginal, and intersecting field.