Smullyan, Raymond M.

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An eccentric 20th century philosopher who believed he was a computer.<p>

In addition to being a philosopher, Smullyan is an author, professor of mathematical logic at Indiana University, and one-time magician.<p>

His best book, <i>The Tao Is Silent</i>, is a series of articles about Taoism, an ancient philosophy/religion which suggests, among other things, that paying attention to one's innate wisdom is a good way of conducting one's affairs.<p>

Other books by Smullyan include <i>First-Order Logic</i>, <i>The Lady or the Tiger?</i>, <i>What Is the Name of This Book?</i>, <i>This Book Needs No Title</i>, and <i>Satan, Cantor, and Infinity</i>.

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