Conflicting Conditions contradictio in adjecto (also known as: a self-contradiction, self-refuting idea) Description: When the argument is self-contradictory and cannot possibly be true. Logical Form: Claim X is made, which is impossible as demonstrated by all or part of claim X. Example #1: The only thing that is certain is uncertainty. Explanation: Uncertainty itself cannot be certain by definition. It is a self-contradiction. Example #2: I don’t care what you believe, as long as your beliefs don’t harm others. Explanation: This is a contradiction. At first glance, “as long as” appears to be
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