Buridan's ass

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:paradox
gptkbp:demonstrates the problem of decision-making
the problem of determinism
the problem of free will
gptkbp:describes a hypothetical situation
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Jean_Buridan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Buridan's ass
gptkbp:involves a donkey
two identical bales of hay
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Jean_Buridan
gptkbp:originatedIn medieval philosophy
gptkbp:referencedIn gptkb:literature
gptkb:logic
ethics
philosophy of mind
gptkbp:symbolizes indecision
rationality leading to inaction
gptkbp:usedAs an example of a paradox of choice
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Buridan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5