An antinomy is a structural contradiction in which two principles or propositions, each seemingly valid by accepted reasoning, yield mutually exclusive conclusions. The concept arises when reason turns against itself, producing irreconcilable pairs of claims. It serves as a diagnostic tool in philosophy and logic for exposing the boundaries and limits of conceptual systems. [formal: antinomia | substrate: mind | horizon: a life | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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antinomy
An antinomy is a structural contradiction in which two principles or propositions, each seemingly valid by accepted reasoning, yield mutually exclusive conclusions. The concept arises when reason turns against itself, producing irreconcila…
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A pair of contradictory conclusions derived from seemingly valid reasoning, each equally compelling but mutually exclusive — a human-made diagnostic concept used in philosophy and logic to expose the boundaries of conceptual frameworks
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- antinomyen · CANONICAL
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antinomy IS a specific kind of paradox: a contradiction between two principles each equally valid or well-founded. Per Law 9, a competent speaker would call an antinomy 'a paradox.' Direction: specific→general.
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antinomy is a conceptual tool deployed by philosophy to expose limits of reason — Kant's antinomies demonstrate boundaries of pure thought. It is maintained for the sake of philosophical inquiry: servant→master.
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