Self-Reference

Open Pair Paradox

The open pair paradox involves two statements that contradict each other, creating a logical loop. It highlights challenges in self-referential…

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Logical Paradox

A logical paradox is a statement or set of statements that results in a contradiction or defies intuition. It often…

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Löb’s Theorem

Löb's theorem in mathematical logic states that if a system can prove that a statement implies its own provability, then…

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Löb’s Paradox

Löb's paradox, a puzzle in modal logic, questions the formalization of provability within a system. It leads to counterintuitive results…

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Liar Sentence

A liar sentence asserts its own falsity, like 'This sentence is false.' It forms the core of the liar paradox,…

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The Liar Paradox

The liar paradox is a self-referential statement that asserts its own falsity. If true, it must be false; if false,…

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Knower’s Paradox

A paradox in epistemic logic concerning self-reference, where a statement claims its own unprovability or unknowability, leading to logical contradictions.

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The Knowability Paradox

A paradox where the truth of a statement implies its knowability. This epistemic puzzle, particularly in modal logic, raises questions…

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Insolubilia: Understanding Unsolvable Problems and Paradoxes

Explore insolubilia, the realm of unsolvable problems and paradoxes. Delve into self-reference and logical contradictions, exemplified by the liar paradox,…

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Heterological: Understanding Self-Referential Paradoxes

Explore heterological, an adjective describing terms that do not apply to themselves. Discover its implications in language, logic, and the…

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