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The '''omnipotence paradox''' is a [[philosophy|philosophical]] [[paradox]] which arises when attempting to apply [[logic]] to the notion of an [[omnipotence|omnipotent]] being. The paradox is based around the question of whether or not an omnipotent being is able to perform actions that would limit its own omnipotence, thus becoming non-omnipotent. Some philosophers see this argument as proof of the impossibility of the existence of any such entity; others assert that the paradox arises from a misunderstanding or mischaracterization of the concept of omnipotence. In addition, the assumption that a being is either omnipotent or non-omnipotent has been considered by some philosophers to be a [[false dilemma]], as it neglects the possibility of varying degrees of omnipotence ([[#ref_Haeckel|Haeckel]]).
An amusing and simple example of such a paradox is formulated by the question, "Could an omnipotent being cook a chicken so hot that even
In order to prove or disprove the omnipotence paradox, the precise [[definition]] of omnipotence must first be established. The definition of omnipotence varies amongst [[culture]]s and [[religion]]s. A common definition is "all-powerful," but that is insufficient for the omnipotence paradox. The omnipotence paradox cannot be formulated, for example, if omnipotence is defined as the ability to operate outside the constraints of any logical framework.
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