'What is a self, and how can a self come out of inaminate matter?' This book examines this riddle. Linking together the music of J S Bach, the graphic art of Escher and the mathematical theorems of Godel, as well as ideas drawn from logic, biology, psychology, physics and linguistics, it reveals the mysteries of human thought processes.

Part of the illustrated Introducing series, providing unique resources and fascinating graphic guides for students and uninitiated lay readers. New edition.

Ayer rejected metaphysical claims about god, the absolute, and objective values as completely nonsensical. First published in 1936 when he was only 24, this work shook the foundations of Anglo-American philosophy and made its author notorious.

A text for symbolic or formal logic courses which presents various techniques and concepts with comprehensive explanations. It includes a wealth of carefully constructed examples.

Part of the illustrated Introducing series, providing unique resources and fascinating graphic guides for students and uninitiated lay readers. New edition.