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A '''paradox''' is a situation or [[puzzle]] that appears to contradict itself, or appears to contradict what is obviously true through valid assumptions and logic. It is also a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition or situation that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.  

A '''paradox''' is a situation or [[puzzle]] that appears to contradict itself, or appears to contradict what is obviously true through valid assumptions and logic. It is also a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition or situation that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.  

The ancient [[Ancient Greece|Greek]] Zeno is known for his invention of many paradoxes, the [[Zeno's paradox|best known]] of which "proves" that a moving object can never reach its destination.

The ancient [[Ancient Greece|Greek]] [[Zeno]] is known for his invention of many paradoxes, the [[Zeno's paradox|best known]] of which "proves" that a moving object can never reach its destination.

A well known family of paradoxes involve [[self-reference]], such as the statement "this statement is untrue", or the old joke "How do you keep a fool busy?  Hand him a card with this question and 'see other side' on both sides".  Others involve creative signs (such as one that reads "Keep Left" with an arrow pointing right, or "Reading This Sign Is Forbidden").

A well known family of paradoxes involve [[self-reference]], such as the statement "this statement is untrue", or the old joke "How do you keep a fool busy?  Hand him a card with this question and 'see other side' on both sides".  Others involve creative signs (such as one that reads "Keep Left" with an arrow pointing right, or "Reading This Sign Is Forbidden").