What is your answer to this Paradox?

Question

There was a barber in a village who promised to shave everyone who does not shave himself. Can the barber shave himself and keep the mentioned promise?

Answer 1

Yes because he promised to shave everyone who does not shave themselves. If he shaves himself, he's not on the "to be shaved" list.

Answer 2

I think he can. He could be acting as "the barber" when he shaved himself since "the person" wouldn't. Or vice versa. It's all about separating his job (he made the promise as a barber) from his life. Stupid answer, I know.

Answer 3

yes. if he shaves himself, he is not part of the group of people who he "promises" to shave.

if he doens't shave himself, he Can shave himself because he promised to shave everyone who doesn't shave himself.

inevitably he is allowed and will shave himself, because he is the barber.

**also, it says those who do not shave themselves. it doesn't say Cannot shave themselves. that will change the question...

Answer 4

Yes, because if he doesn't shave then he can shave himself and keep his promise.

Answer 5

no because then the barber would be shaving "himself"

Answer 6

He is bald so he doesn't have to shave himself

Answer 7

no, he cannot not shave and shave at the same time.

Answer 8

I salute you, krodgibami. You've proven not only that the majority of people here lack any education in logical thinking, but also that they lack enough common sense to figure this one out.

Answer 9

Certainly; either way he gets shaved.



Have a good evening.

Answer 10

Nope..if he does then he had broken that promise..:) iguess don't know..:) cheers^