Heap Paradox

A fairly vague term, the way it is most commonly used is that it is a misapplication of common sense.

Generally speaking it involves abandoning a principal when the terms are not clearly defined.

Exactly the same as Sorite's Paradox.

See also Sorites Paradox.

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