antinomia
1. A contradiction between two laws or principles that seem equally valid; an irreconcilable conflict between two statements or propositions
The antinomy between free will and determinism has puzzled philosophers for centuries.
A antinomia entre o livre arbítrio e o determinismo tem intrigado filósofos por séculos.
2. In Kantian philosophy, a contradiction that arises from applying the categories of understanding to things-in-themselves
Kant's antinomies of pure reason demonstrate the limitations of human knowledge.
As antinomias da razão pura de Kant demonstram as limitações do conhecimento humano.
3. A situation involving conflicting or contradictory laws, rules, or principles within a system
There is an antinomy in the legal code regarding property rights.
Existe uma antinomia no código legal com respeito aos direitos de propriedade.
The term 'antinomy' is primarily used in philosophical, legal, and academic contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It gained particular prominence through Immanuel Kant's philosophical work and remains a key concept in formal logic, metaphysics, and jurisprudence. In Brazil and Portugal, 'antinomia' is commonly encountered in university-level philosophy courses and legal studies, reflecting its importance in Western intellectual tradition.
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