Modern Science and Zeno’s Paradoxes
Language: English
Published by Wesleyan University Press, Connecticut, 1967
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: KCMidwestbooks, Leawood, KS, U.S.A.KCMidwestbooks
AbeBooks seller since June 10, 2024
Condition: Used - Good
£ 23.16
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
First edition, first printing of Adolf Grünbaum’s Modern Science and Zeno’s Paradoxes, published by Wesleyan University Press in 1967. Copyright page explicitly states “FIRST EDITION.” x, 148 pages. Grünbaum examines the famous paradoxes of Zeno of Elea—particularly those involving motion, infinity, continuity, space, and time—in light of modern mathematics and physics. The work connects ancient philosophical problems with contemporary questions concerning the structure of space-time, infinite processes, geometry, and the philosophical interpretation of modern physical theory. The book remains recognized as an important modern philosophical treatment of Zeno’s paradoxes; the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy specifically cites Grünbaum’s volume as a detailed defense of the standard mathematical solution to the paradoxes. Condition: Good hardcover in a substantially worn Poor dust jacket. Black cloth boards show rubbing, surface wear, and significant areas of pale surface residue/discoloration along the fore-edge side of the front board, particularly toward the upper and lower corners. Spine remains sound and lettering readable. Interior pages shown are clean and generally well preserved with light age toning. Original dust jacket is present but heavily worn. Jacket has extensive rubbing and scuffing, numerous creases, edge tears and chips, substantial loss around the head of the spine, and considerable staining/discoloration to the rear panel, including evidence of moisture exposure. Jacket remains substantially intact but is appropriately graded Poor due to the cumulative wear and staining. Please see photographs for a full representation of condition. Significance / Collector Appeal: A first edition of an important work in twentieth-century philosophy of science and philosophy of physics. Grünbaum was particularly influential in philosophical discussions of space, time, geometry, and scientific explanation, and this volume applies those concerns directly to one of philosophy’s oldest problems: Zeno’s paradoxes of motion and infinity. The first edition was issued by Wesleyan University Press in 1967 and contains x + 148 pages. The subject gives the book crossover appeal to collectors of philosophy of science, physics, mathematics, ancient philosophy, logic, infinity, and the philosophy of space and time. Shipping / Returns: Book will be carefully wrapped and securely packaged for shipment. USPS Media Mail available for domestic orders; expedited and international shipping available where applicable. Returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks’ 30-day return policy. SCI 2b.…
Seller Inventory # ABE-1786564663488
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Modern Science and Zeno’s Paradoxes
- Author
- Grünbaum, Adolf
- Publisher
- Wesleyan University Press, Connecticut
- Publication year
- 1967
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- Poor
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 1.2 pounds
- Seller catalogs
- Logic, Mathmatics, Philosophy of Science, Physics
KCMidwestbooks
Leawood, KS, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since June 10, 2024
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 6.00 | £ 25.48 |
Payment methods
Store description
KC Midwest Books is a small collector and seller of books. We specialize in medical, history, literature, judaic and holocaust studies.
Specialty
Used, like newSeller's business information
KCMidwestbooks
KS, U.S.A.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to KCMidwestbooks, Leawood, Kansas, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.