logical paradox
[ˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈpærədɒks]
nounpl: logical paradoxes
paradoxo lógico
1. A statement or proposition that contradicts itself or leads to a self-contradictory conclusion when subjected to logical analysis
The liar's paradox is a famous logical paradox: 'This statement is false.'
O paradoxo do mentiroso é um famoso paradoxo lógico: 'Esta afirmação é falsa.'
2. A situation, event, or concept that appears to violate the laws of logic by being simultaneously true and false
Russell's paradox presented a logical paradox that challenged set theory.
O paradoxo de Russell apresentou um paradoxo lógico que desafiou a teoria dos conjuntos.
3. In philosophy and mathematics, a contradiction that arises from seemingly sound reasoning
The barber's paradox is another logical paradox used to illustrate problems in self-reference.
O paradoxo do barbeiro é outro paradoxo lógico usado para ilustrar problemas de auto-referência.
The concept of logical paradoxes is fundamental to Western philosophy, mathematics, and computer science. In Brazil, the study of logical paradoxes is particularly emphasized in philosophy departments and logic courses at universities. The term is used identically in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking academic communities, reflecting the universal nature of formal logic.
Related Idioms & Phrases
catch-22
between a rock and a hard place
damned if you do, damned if you don't
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