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===Consistent or inconsistent=== | |||
If a theory states that 2+2=5, it is a paradox but not yet a contradiction. By "paradox" people may mean | |||
*a contradiction; | |||
*an apparent contradiction; | |||
*something counterintuitive; | |||
*something surprising; | |||
*something ironic; | |||
etc. | |||
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Revision as of 10:11, 13 June 2010
Consistent or inconsistent
If a theory states that 2+2=5, it is a paradox but not yet a contradiction. By "paradox" people may mean
- a contradiction;
- an apparent contradiction;
- something counterintuitive;
- something surprising;
- something ironic;
etc.