Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas R. Hofstadter

A celebrated exploration of minds, machines, mathematics, art and ideas, presented through an inventive blend of philosophy and playful intellectual puzzles. A fascinating choice for curious readers who enjoy thought-provoking nonfiction.

Product Description

Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas R. Hofstadter is an ambitious and highly imaginative work that brings together ideas from mathematics, computer science, music, art and philosophy.

Described on the cover as a metaphorical fugue on minds and machines in the spirit of Lewis Carroll, the book explores difficult intellectual concepts through an entertaining and creative approach. The back cover highlights its synthesis of ideas around intellectual creativity and describes it as a philosophy book presented in an entertaining form.

An excellent pick for readers interested in mathematics, artificial intelligence, philosophy, cognitive science and the nature of thought.

Condition

Good — The cover shows visible surface scratches/scuffing and some edge and corner wear from previous use. Interior page condition is not visible in the photographs.

Book Details

• Author: Douglas R. Hofstadter
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780465026562
• Genre: Philosophy / Mathematics / Computer Science
• Format: Paperback
• Original Price Visible: US $24.99 / CAN $30.99