self-referential reasoning
Self-referential reasoning is a type of thinking or argument where a statement refers back to itself, creating a loop or circular logic. This occurs when the truth or validity of a statement relies on itself or refers to its own existence or characteristics.
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- metacognition
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- quine-duhem thesis
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