"Münchhausen trilemma" meaning in English

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  1. (philosophy) The problem in epistemology that all three ways of providing a proof — circular argument, regressive argument, and axiomatic argument — may be regarded as unsatisfactory. Wikipedia link: Münchhausen trilemma Categories (topical): Philosophy Synonyms: Agrippa's trilemma

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