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[[File:How many limousines make up a heap.jpg|thumb|How many limousines make up a heap?]]The '''Limousines (/ˈlɪməziːn/ or /lɪməˈziːn/) paradox''' (often expressed as '''How many limousines make up a heap?''') is a paradox that results from vague predicates. | [[File:How many limousines make up a heap.jpg|thumb|How many limousines make up a heap?]]The '''Limousines (/ˈlɪməziːn/ or /lɪməˈziːn/) paradox''' (often expressed as '''How many limousines make up a heap?''') is a paradox that results from vague predicates. | ||
== Discussion == | |||
A typical formulation involves a heap of limousines, from which limousines are removed individually. With the assumption that removing a single limousine does not cause a heap to become a non-heap, the paradox is to consider what happens when the process is repeated enough times that only one limousine remains: is it still a heap? If not, when did it change from a heap to a non-heap? | A typical formulation involves a heap of limousines, from which limousines are removed individually. With the assumption that removing a single limousine does not cause a heap to become a non-heap, the paradox is to consider what happens when the process is repeated enough times that only one limousine remains: is it still a heap? If not, when did it change from a heap to a non-heap? | ||
== Background == | |||
Context: "How many cars do you need to own before it's considered a fleet?" | |||
One will suffice— if the driver is wearing livery. | |||
== In the News == | == In the News == | ||
Revision as of 18:06, 4 May 2023
The Limousines (/ˈlɪməziːn/ or /lɪməˈziːn/) paradox (often expressed as How many limousines make up a heap?) is a paradox that results from vague predicates.
Discussion
A typical formulation involves a heap of limousines, from which limousines are removed individually. With the assumption that removing a single limousine does not cause a heap to become a non-heap, the paradox is to consider what happens when the process is repeated enough times that only one limousine remains: is it still a heap? If not, when did it change from a heap to a non-heap?
Background
Context: "How many cars do you need to own before it's considered a fleet?"
One will suffice— if the driver is wearing livery.
In the News
"Get Back (Zeno of Elea)" is a song by The Beatles.
Tire Fires of the Rich and Famous is an American television series featuring the extravagant tire fires of wealthy entertainers, athletes, socialites, and magnates.
Fiction cross-reference
- Get Back (Zeno of Elea)
- Gnomon algorithm
- Gnomon Chronicles
- Salmonella fetishism
- Tire Fires of the Rich and Famous
- Wealth
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links
- Sorites paradox @ Wikipedia
Social media
- Post @ Twitter (4 May 2023)