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The Whys of a Philosophical Scrivener Paperback - 1999
by Martin Gardner
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First published in 1983, this classic work by a consummate philosopher, thinker, and great mathematician is discussed alongside Hofstadter's "Godel, Escher, Bach." the work challenges the discerning reader with fundamental questions of classical philosophy and life's greater meanings.
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Solipsism is the insane belief that only one's self exists.
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- Title The Whys of a Philosophical Scrivener
- Author Martin Gardner
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 2nd
- Pages 496
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher St. Martin's Griffin, New York
- Publication date 1999-08-21
- Features Bibliography, Index
- ISBN 9780312206826 / 0312206828
- Weight 1.45 lbs (0.66 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6 x 1.3 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 3.30 cm)
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- Chronological Period: Modern
- Category Philosophy
- Library of Congress subjects Philosophy
- Dewey Decimal Code 191
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- Ingram Advance, 07/01/1999, Page 52
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