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Self-reference — The Treachery Of Images (1928 29) by René Magritte depicts a pipe along with text stating This is not a pipe. Note: This image is an illustration of a self reference case only if the demonstrative pronoun ceci ( this ) refers not to the idea of a … Wikipedia
Reference — For help in citing references, see Wikipedia:Citing sources. For the Wikipedia Reference Desk, see Wikipedia:Reference desk. Reference is derived from Middle English referren, from Middle French rèférer, from Latin referre, to carry back , formed … Wikipedia
semantic paradoxes — Following Ramsey and the Italian mathematician G. Peano (1858–1932) it has been customary to distinguish logical paradoxes that depend upon a notion of reference or truth (semantic notions), such as those of the Liar family, Berry, Richards, etc … Philosophy dictionary
Self-refuting idea — Self refuting ideas are ideas or statements whose falsehood is a logical consequence of the act or situation of holding them to be true. Many ideas are accused by their detractors of being self refuting, and such accusations are therefore almost… … Wikipedia
List of paradoxes — This is a list of paradoxes, grouped thematically. Note that many of the listed paradoxes have a clear resolution see Quine s Classification of Paradoxes.Logical, non mathematical* Paradox of entailment: Inconsistent premises always make an… … Wikipedia
Predestination paradoxes in fiction — Many fictional and mythological works have dealt with various circumstances that can logically arise from time travel, usually dealing with paradoxes. The predestination paradox is a common literary device.Mythology/Self Fulfilling ProphecyWhile… … Wikipedia
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Syādvāda — Part of a series on Jain philosophy Concepts Anekāntavāda · Syādvāda · Nayavāda · Jain Co … Wikipedia
Paradox — For other uses, see Paradox (disambiguation). Further information: List of paradoxes A paradox is a seemingly true statement or group of statements that lead to a contradiction or a situation which seems to defy logic or intuition. Typically,… … Wikipedia
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