Epimenides paradox

Noun

Meaning

Epimenides paradox (plural Epimenides paradoxes)

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).

Examples

Epimenides paradox has "All Cretans are liars." Source: Internet

Indeed, the Epimenides paradox is usually classified as a variation on the liar paradox, and sometimes the two are not distinguished. Source: Internet

Since Russell, the Epimenides paradox has been referenced repeatedly in logic. Source: Internet

To psychology, scepticism and law The Epimenides paradox is the same principle as psychologists and sceptics using arguments from psychology claiming humans to be unreliable. Source: Internet

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