Valid Patterns
Valid patterns of reasoning are applicable for deductive reasoning.
Please see the page here: https://philosophy.hku.hk/think/arg/valid2.php
Fallacies
Please see the Fallacies page on this blog.
Paradoxes
Philosophical paradoxes are statements or situations that seem contradictory or illogical on the surface, yet can reveal deeper truths about the nature of reality, logic, and language. Some famous examples include the Liar's Paradox, the Sorites Paradox, and the Grandfather Paradox.
The Liar's Paradox:
Description:
A statement that claims its own falsehood, creating a self-contradictory situation.
Example:
"This sentence is false." If the statement is true, it must be false, and if it's false, it must be true.
Significance:
This paradox highlights the limitations of self-referential statements and the complexities of truth and falsehood
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