Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

antinomies

noun

/ˌæntɪˈnɒmɪz/

Definition

Contradictory principles or conclusions that arise from valid reasoning but produce conflicting results.

Examples

The antinomies of moral philosophy create challenges for ethical decision-making.
In mathematics, the antinomies of set theory have prompted discussions about the foundations of the discipline.
The debates on freedom and determinism highlight the antinomies in philosophical thought.

Meaning

Antinomies refer to situations where two laws or rules seem to contradict each other, leading to a disagreement that cannot be resolved by normal logic.