The Problem with Paradoxes | Slavoj Žižek, Sophie Allen, Hilary Lawson
Philosophy For Our Times
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Introduction
This chapter delves into the self-referential nature of paradoxes, using examples like the Cretan-Liar paradox, to question the validity of claims such as 'there is no truth.' It discusses how paradoxes are intertwined with major philosophical systems, highlighting a fundamental gap between language and reality and pondering the necessity of overcoming paradoxes for a deeper comprehension of the world.
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