In Joseph Heller's novel "Catch-22," the character Yossarian faces a paradoxical dilemma regarding his dangerous military missions. This situation illustrates the absurdity of war and military bureaucracy, where the logic is circular. If Yossarian chooses to fly the missions, it indicates a lack of sanity, allowing him an escape. Conversely, desiring to avoid these perilous flights is interpreted as a sign of rationality, compelling him to serve. This contradictory rule embodies...