>[!abstract] >A veridical [[Paradox|paradox]] is a type of paradox in which reasoning that appears absurd or counterintuitive nonetheless leads to a conclusion that is demonstrably true. Unlike [[Falsidical paradox|falsidical paradoxes]] (which rest on hidden errors) or antinomies (which expose logical contradictions), veridical paradoxes challenge intuition without breaking logic. Examples include the Monty Hall problem, the Birthday paradox, or Simpson’s paradox, where outcomes conflict with common expectations but are mathematically correct. They highlight the limits of intuition in domains like probability, statistics, and logic, and the need for formal reasoning to resolve apparent contradictions. >[!example] Examples >- [[Monty Hall problem]] >- [[Three prisoners problem]] >[!related] >- **North** (upstream): — >- **West** (similar): — >- **East** (different): [[Antinomic paradox]], [[Falsidical paradox]] >- **South** (downstream): —