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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.