"A Theory of Types" (work by Bertrand Russell)

"A Theory of Types" by Bertrand Russell addresses logical paradoxes that arise when self-referential statements, like "This statement is false," are involved. Russell proposed organizing objects and statements into hierarchical "types," where statements about a certain type only refer to entities of lower types. This layered structure prevents contradictions by restricting how objects and propositions can relate, ensuring logical consistency. Essentially, it’s a systematic way to avoid paradoxes by strict classification, fostering clearer foundations for mathematics and logic.