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Author(s): Horia Alexandru CăbuțiSubject(s): Philosophy, History of ideas, Romanian Literature
Published by: Vatra Literară
Keywords: Epimenides paradox; logic; philosophy; Kurt Gödel; incompleteness theorems; self-reference; rationality; truth;
Summary/Abstract: This essey by Horia Al. Căbuți delves into the philosophical and logical implications of the Epimenides paradox, famously encapsulated in the statement "All Cretans are liars" by the Cretan philosopher Epimenides of Knossos in the 6th century BC. The paradox has fascinated thinkers from St. Paul to 20th-century logicians like Kurt Gödel, whose incompleteness theorems echo the self-referential nature of Epimenides' assertion. Căbuți explores the paradox's disruption of logical and rational systems, highlighting its enduring impact on both specialist and layman's understanding of logic and truth. The article discusses the broader implications of paradoxes in philosophical thought, touching on Gödel's work, the meta-mathematical level, and the inherent limitations of formal systems.
Journal: Revista Vatra
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 3-4
- Page Range: 156-157
- Page Count: 2
- Language: Romanian
