What is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox?

Name: What is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox?
Uploaded: 2019-02-12T22:34:19Z
Duration: 3 min 56 s
Description: 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. [Directed by Candy Kugel, narrated Colm Kelleher].

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Colm Kelleher |

TED-Ed

• April 2013

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. [Directed by Candy Kugel, narrated Colm Kelleher].

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