Tag: Self-Reference

Token-Reflexive Deixis

Token-reflexive deixis refers to linguistic expressions that point to themselves or their…

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Paradox: When Logic Contradicts Itself

A paradox is a statement or situation that, despite apparently sound reasoning…

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Exclusive First Person Deixis

Examines the linguistic phenomenon of first-person deixis, focusing on how 'I' and…

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Circular Definition

A circular definition defines a term using the term itself or closely…

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Yablo’s Paradox

Yablo's paradox, an infinite sequence of sentences each claiming all subsequent sentences…

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The Truth-Teller Paradox

The truth-teller is a self-referential statement asserting its own truth, contrasting with…

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Tarskian Hierarchy

Alfred Tarski's Tarskian hierarchy is a linguistic structure designed to prevent semantic…

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Semantically Closed Language

A semantically closed language includes its own truth predicate, enabling self-referential statements…

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Self-Reference

Self-reference occurs when something points back to itself. This concept is crucial…

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Paradox: When Logic and Intuition Collide

A paradox presents a statement or situation that appears self-contradictory, defying common…

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