Münchhausen trilemma
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Münchhausen trilemma
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In epistemology, the Münchhausen trilemma is a thought experiment intended to demonstrate the theoretical impossibility of proving any truth, even in the fields of logic and mathematics, without appealing to accepted assumptions. If it is asked how any given proposition is known to be true, proof in support of that proposition may be provided. Yet that same question can be asked of that supporting proof, and any subsequent supporting proof. The Münchhausen trilemma is that there are only three w
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A thought experiment used to demonstrate the impossibility of proving any truth
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnchhausen_trilemma
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2006-02-22T09:57:29Z
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2024-09-02T23:39:22Z
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