The Sorites Paradox

For centuries, the sorites paradox has spurred philosophers to think and argue about the problem of vagueness. This volume offers a guide to the paradox which is both an accessible survey and an exposition of the state of the art, with a chapter-by-chapter presentation of all of the main solutions to the paradox and of all its main areas of influence. Each chapter offers a gentle introduction to its topic, gradually building up to a final discussion of some open problems. Students will find a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of the paradox, together with lucid explanations of the challenges it continues to raise. Researchers will find exciting new ideas and debates on the paradox.

• Focuses on the sorites paradox in particular rather than vagueness in general
• Offers a systematic chapter by chapter presentation of all the main solutions and of all the areas of influence
• Each chapter offers a gentle introduction to its topic, gradually building up to a final discussion of some open problems