Time Travel

1/6/2022

This review examines the book 'Time Travel: Probability and Impossibility' by Alastair Wilson. The book explores the concept of time travel from a philosophical perspective, discussing various theories and paradoxes related to time travel. The reviewer highlights how Wilson delves into the nature of time and causality, addressing questions about the possibility and plausibility of time travel. Wilson's arguments are dissected, including his exploration of the Grandfather Paradox and the Novikov Self-Consistency Principle. The reviewer concludes that the book provides a comprehensive analysis of time travel and its philosophical implications, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the subject.

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