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What is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox? - Colm Kelleher

2013-04-15

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Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible - but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox.

Lesson by Colm Kelleher, animation by Buzzco Associates, inc.


Introduction
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The Dichotomy Paradox
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Solving the Paradox
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