Epimenides paradox

ID: epimenides-paradox

The Epimenides paradox is a self-referential paradox attributed to the ancient Cretan philosopher Epimenides. The paradox arises from a statement made by Epimenides himself, who is famously quoted as saying, "All Cretans are liars." The paradox can be broken down as follows: 1. If Epimenides is correct in claiming that "All Cretans are liars," then he, being a Cretan, must also be a liar.

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