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The Problem with Paradoxes | Slavoj Žižek, Sophie Allen, Hilary Lawson

Philosophy For Our Times

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Exploring the Significance of Paradoxes in Theories

The chapter delves into the nature of paradoxes within theories, discussing how they can uncover definitional or conceptual errors. It explores the inevitability of encountering paradoxes and suggests they may reflect touching on reality. Drawing from philosophical perspectives and quantum physics, the speakers reflect on the intertwined nature of paradoxes with reality and the limitations of human understanding.

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