Hayden, Gary

'If there is an exception to every rule, then every rule must have at least one exception - except this one.' Welcome to the world of the paradox - something that appears to be true and yet contradicts itself. From Galileo's Fan to the Cone of Democritus, and from the impossibility of motion to the infinite staircase, these mind-bending thought experiments, optical illusions and logical deceptions are on of the most interesting and accessible facets of philosophy. This Book Does Not Exist will stretch your mind, put your neurons through their paces, and challenge the foundations of your knowledge and opinions. You'll discover that you can't even trust your own senses - even though they may be all you have. Filled with puzzles that have intrigued the greatest philosophers, this fascinating collection of insoluble logical paradoxes will give your intellect a workout that you can't help but enjoy. Revised and expanded as (The Bedside Book of) "Paradoxes" (2013). Translated into multiple European languages, it has sold over 70,000 copies worldwide.

Revised and expanded edition of "This Book does Not Exist" (2009). This book has been translated into 6 languages (French, Greek, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, and Estonian) and has sold 150,000 copies globally. Welcome to the perplexing world of the paradoxical. 'Paradoxes' unveils how weird the world of thought can be. Divided into eight mind-bending chapters, it takes you on a breathtaking journey from the counter-intuitive to the downright absurd. On the way it will introduce you to topics such as impossible objects, how to expect the unexpected, and the trouble with time travel. Packed with thought experiments, real-life examples, and exercises for you to try, 'Paradoxes' is a book that will challenge the way you perceive everything around you. It also introduces you to some of the great names in the field of paradoxes, from ancient Greek philosophers to Albert Einstein. -- From publisher description.