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Raymond M. Smullyan

25 May 1919 – 6 Feb 2017

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Raymond Merrill Smullyan was an American mathematician, magician, concert pianist, logician, Taoist, and philosopher. Born in Far Rockaway, New York, his first career was stage magic. He earned a BSc from the University of Chicago in 1955 and his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1959. He is one…

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Non-Fiction Mathematics Philosophy Essays Philosophy & Religion

Also Known As

Raymond Smullyan, Raymond M. Smullyan, R.M. Smullyan, M. Smullyan Raymond

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Raymond Smullyan best known for?

    Raymond Smullyan is widely recognized for his recreational mathematics books, particularly those featuring logic puzzles and paradoxes that explore concepts in mathematical logic and set theory.

  • Where should a new reader start with Raymond Smullyan's books?

    A good starting point for new readers is "What Is the Name of This Book?", which introduces many of his signature logic puzzles and philosophical riddles in an accessible way.

  • Does Raymond Smullyan write under other names?

    Raymond Smullyan published all of his known works under his own name, Raymond Smullyan, or variations such as R.M. Smullyan.