Syntactic paradox

A syntactic paradox occurs when a statement seems to contradict itself due to its structure, yet might still possess a hidden truth. A classic example is, "This statement is false." If it's true, then what it says must hold, meaning it is false. Conversely, if it's false, then it must be true. Such paradoxes highlight the complexities of language and logic, often revealing limitations in our understanding of meaning and truth. They challenge our comprehension of how statements relate to reality and demonstrate that language can sometimes lead to self-referential confusion.