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A paradox is a statement or concept that contains conflicting ideas. In logic, a paradox is a statement that contradicts itself; for example, the statement I never tell the truth is a paradox because if the statement is true (T), it must be false (F) and if it is false (F), it must be true (T).
What Is a Paradox? Jumbo shrimp. Wise fool. This sentence is false. What's the common theme with all these phrases? They're all paradoxes. A paradox is a statement or idea that seems to contradict itself. And, to be fair, they can be confusing. Think about the statement, 'This sentence is false.' Is it true? If it's true, then it's false. But if it's false, how can it be true? Yep, it's a paradox. Why do we find paradoxes in literature? A paradox can be a useful literary device.