Epimenides paradox en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the Cretan philosopher Epimenides of Cnossos (alive circa 600 BC), who is credited with the original statement.
Meanings
- A form of self-referential logical paradox associated with statements of the form "All Cretans are liars" (spoken by Epimenedes, himself a Cretan, who must therefore be lying).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epimenides paradoxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |