# John Buridan; Assaulting the Pope and Self Reference

- Institution: Gresham College
- Speaker: Professor Tony Mann
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Mathematics
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/john-buridan-assaulting-pope-and-self-reference)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Professor Tony Mann takes us on a mind bending trip through the wonderful world of Mathematical Paradoxes. Here, Professor Mann talks about an exciting historical figure, who's work on self reference is key to paradox.

## Lectures

1. [John Buridan; Assaulting the Pope and Self Reference](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/john-buridan-assaulting-pope-and-self-reference/41bf9c3893e8) (YouTube)