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Logic is based on the principle of non-contradiction (identified by Aristotle). The principle, in all its various forms, is used to guide valid thinking (i.e. t
by dmfdmf 8y ago
Logic is based on the principle of non-contradiction (identified by Aristotle). The principle, in all its various forms, is used to guide valid thinking (i.e. truth) because contradictions cannot exist which is its tie to metaphysics.
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- pmoriarty 8y ago"Logic is based on the principle of non-contradiction" That's merely one type of logic. There are others which can deal with contradictions. See the Wikipedia entries on Paraconsistent logic[1] and Dialetheism[2]. Logicians enjoy coming up with new logics that have any desired or interesting properties. They are not limited to staying within the bounds of classical logic. [1] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraconsistent_logic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraconsistent_logic [2] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialetheism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialetheism