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“悖论”（paradox）指思维中深层次的矛盾，并且是难解的矛盾。它们是巨大且艰深的理智难题，以触目惊心的形式向我们展示了：我们的看似合理、有效的“共识”、“前提”、“推理规则”在某些地方出了问题，我们思维中最基本的概念、原理、原则在某些地方潜藏着风险。悖论对人类理智构成严重挑战，并在人类的认知发展和科学发展中起重要作用。

本课程将讲授历史上已经提出的一些著名悖论，涉及的论题有：一些扰人的二难困境；模糊性：连锁悖论；芝诺悖论和无穷之迷；逻辑-数学悖论；语义悖论；休谟问题和归纳悖论；认知悖论；合理行动和决策的悖论；道德悖论；中国古代文化中的悖论；对于悖论的进一步思考，如此等等。

我认为，大学里应该传授两类知识：一类知识“实实在在”，另一类知识“奇奇怪怪”。

学习第一类知识后，你能够成为此类知识的使用者和传播者，成为社会所需要的合格的劳动者，能够直接在企事业单位就业，也为自己谋一份体面而有尊严的生活。

学习第二类知识，则有助于打破你的思维定势，开拓你的理智空间，激发你的理智好奇心，使你养成独立思考的习惯，培养一种健康、温和的怀疑主义态度，培养一种宽容和接纳的文明态度，能够成为民主社会中独立自主、理性负责的公民，经进一步深造后，有可能成为知识的创造者和生产者，成为各行各业中的精英人物。

“悖论”（paradox）典型地属于“奇奇怪怪”的知识。

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预备知识和悖论概述

上帝悖论和连锁悖论

芝诺悖论和无穷之谜

逻辑-集合论悖论和语义悖论

语义悖论、归纳悖论和认知悖论

各种认知悖论

认知悖论和合理行动悖论

道德悖论和中国古代悖论

中国古代悖论

关于悖论的进一步思考

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Covers core philosophical concepts of paradoxes in logical, mathematical, ethical, and cognitive domains, which is highly relevant across multiple fields

Provides a holistic understanding of the role of paradoxes in human cognition and societal development

In-depth exploration of a range of classic and contemporary paradoxes, including Zeno's paradoxes, the liar paradox, and moral dilemmas

Taught by experts in philosophy and logical reasoning from a renowned institution

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Thought-provoking paradoxes

This course delves into various paradoxes, stimulating critical thinking and challenging assumptions. Its engaging content and thought-provoking discussions aim to foster intellectual curiosity and cultivate a healthy skepticism.

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Lawyer

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Politician

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Management Consultant

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