Münchhausen trilemma

proper noun

The problem in epistemology that all three ways of providing a proof — circular argument, regressive argument, and axiomatic argument — may be regarded as unsatisfactory.

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Agrippa's trilemma
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. human sciencesThe problem in epistemology that all three ways of providing a proof — circular argument, regressive argument, and axiomatic argument — may be regarded as unsatisfactory.

    Synonyms: Agrippa's trilemma

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe problem in epistemology that all three ways of providing a proof — circular argument, regressive argument, and axiomatic argument — may be regarded as unsatisfactory.

Similar
Agrippa's trilemma
Also see
agrippa's trilemma
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APA

Münchhausen trilemma. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/M%C3%BCnchhausen%20trilemma

MLA

“Münchhausen trilemma.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/M%C3%BCnchhausen%20trilemma. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Münchhausen trilemma,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/M%C3%BCnchhausen%20trilemma.

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