{"product_id":"9780262054010","title":"The Book of Infinity","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHamkins, Joel David\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe MIT Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rich, thorough exploration of infinity that combines mathematical precision with playful, accessible coverage of a fascinating variety of paradoxes and conundrums.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this rich, thorough account of all things infinite, Joel David Hamkins combines playful thought experiments with mathematically precise exposition to explore the vast, fascinating spectrum of paradoxes and conundrums of infinity. Written with equal parts wonder and rigor, the book moves from classical paradoxes (Zeno, Hilbert’s hotel, Aristotle’s wheel) to Cantor’s transfinite arithmetic, the continuum hypothesis, surreal numbers, infinitesimals, epistemic logic puzzles, and contemporary debates about potential vs. actual infinity. Twenty-five lively, self-contained chapters are enriched by extensive illustrations, diagrams, figures, and Fermi-style estimation puzzles. Highly readable and pedagogically rich, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Infinity\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for undergraduate philosophy and math students and enthusiasts of logical and mathematical curiosities alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproaches a wide range of ideas with both rigor and delight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenders deep mathematical ideas accessible to beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasizes intuition and deep conceptual understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates historical perspectives and contemporary issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits anyone interested in paradoxes, large numbers, and conceptual puzzles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The MIT Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47625237659903,"sku":"9780262054010","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780262054010_s600x595.jpg?v=1777912947","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780262054010","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}