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Godel's Proof
from NYU Press

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Godel's proof represents a milestone in mathematical and philosophical thought. This book, annotated by the remarkable Douglas Hofstadter, presents Godel's ideas in a language that's readily understandable by the educated layperson. It is clear, concise, and fascinating.

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The Structure of Science: Problems in the Logic of Scientific Explanation (2nd edition)
from Hackett Publishing Company

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There is lots of talk among people over what "science" really is and what constitutes "scienticity". Despite the fact that the word science comes from the Latin word "scientia" (literally meaning "knowledge"), most defenders of science are simply not familiar with what "science" truly is. Most... more info

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Hemingway in Love and War: The Lost Diary of Agnes Von Kurowsky
from Miramax

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It is no secret that Ernest Hemingway went to Italy in 1918 with a volunteer ambulance unit, was wounded in the leg, and had an affair with one of the nurses (Agnes Von Kurowsky) while recovering in a hospital. (Many of the scenes in his A FAREWELL TO ARMS are based on these experiences.) This... more info

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An Introduction to Logic
from Hackett Pub Co Inc

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Gödel's Proof
from New York University Press

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