Day 241 of 365

August 29

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Philosophy

The Logic of Paradoxes

Logical paradoxes reveal limitations in reasoning. The liar's paradox ('This statement is false') showed ancient Greeks problems in self-reference. Russell's paradox challenged set theory foundations. These puzzles have driven advances in mathematics and philosophy.

💡 Did you know?

Zeno's paradox argued motion is impossible because you must first reach halfway, then half of that, infinitely!

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