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Paradoxical Arguments

Argument from the Oxymoron
Syllogistic Inference

What is a Paradoxical Argument?

A paradoxical argument is a statement that contradicts itself, often leading to absurd conclusions. It is the perfect tool for the logically impaired and the rhetorically challenged.

The Liar's Paradox

This paradox states that a person who utters this statement is lying, but since they are saying they are lying, they must be telling the truth. Therefore, they are both lying and telling the truth, making it impossible to determine what they are actually saying.