The paradox of the question

What is the best question to ask an omniscient being? The question is intriguing; is it also paradoxical? We discuss several versions of what Ned Markosian calls "the paradox of the question" and suggest solutions to each of those puzzles. We then offer some practical advice about what do...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Philosophical studies 2011-05, Vol.154 (1), p.149-159
Hauptverfasser:	Wasserman, Ryan, Whitcomb, Dennis
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	A priori knowledge American literature Economic structure Education Epistemology Epistemology. Philosophy of science. Theory of knowledge Ethics Factorials Famine Infinite series Mathematical sequences Metaphysics Natural numbers Ordered pairs Paradoxes Philosophers Philosophical logics. Philosophy of language Philosophy Philosophy of Language Philosophy of Mind Presuppositions Proper names Twain, Mark (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) (1835-1910)
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Zusammenfassung:	What is the best question to ask an omniscient being? The question is intriguing; is it also paradoxical? We discuss several versions of what Ned Markosian calls "the paradox of the question" and suggest solutions to each of those puzzles. We then offer some practical advice about what do if you ever have the opportunity to query an omniscient being.
ISSN:	0031-8116 1573-0883
DOI:	10.1007/s11098-011-9706-5