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O paradoxo
A paradox is reasoning that leads from acceptable premises to an unacceptable conclusion. Unlike a contradiction, it signals that something in our assumptions must be revised.
Examples in context
O paradoxo do mentiroso é famoso.
The liar paradox is famous.
Esse paradoxo desafia a lógica clássica.
That paradox challenges classical logic.
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