The Explosion Principle, also known as ex falso quodlibet, states that from a contradiction, any proposition can be logically derived.…
Ex falso quodlibet, or the principle of explosion, is a logical tenet where any conclusion, true or false, can be…
Eubulides of Miletus proposed several paradoxes, most famously the Liar Paradox. These logical puzzles highlight contradictions arising from self-referential statements,…
The Epimenides paradox, also known as the liar paradox, arises from Epimenides' statement that all Cretans are liars. If true,…
Dialethic logic, a philosophical approach, challenges the traditional law of non-contradiction by accepting the possibility of true contradictions. It explores…
Contradictory statements cannot both be true or both be false. They represent opposing propositions where one negates the other, forming…
A contradiction asserts a statement and its negation simultaneously. In classical logic, this is universally considered false, forming the basis…
A robust form of reductio ad absurdum, it proves a proposition P by demonstrating that its negation ¬P leads to…
The bottom symbol (⊥), also known as the symbol for contradiction or absurdity, is a fundamental concept in logic. It…
An antinomy presents a contradiction between two reasonable beliefs or conclusions, creating a paradox. It highlights the limits of logic…