La paradoja
Example: La paradoja en su argumento desafía la lógica comúnmente aceptada.
Definition
"La paradoja" is a philosophical term referring to a statement or situation that contradicts itself or defies common logic, often revealing unexpected truths or highlighting inconsistencies in reasoning. It challenges accepted beliefs through seemingly absurd or contradictory arguments.
Etymology
The word "la paradoja" comes from the Greek 'paradoxon,' meaning 'contrary to expectation.' It combines 'para-' (beside or beyond) and 'doxa' (opinion), reflecting how paradoxes stand against common opinion or belief. Did you know that paradoxes have intrigued thinkers for centuries due to their puzzling nature?
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"La paradoja" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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