The principle of contradiction, the law of non-contradiction, states that: "something cannot both BE and NOT BE at the same time, in the same way, and in the same respect" That is, "A is not = to not A." Can this principle of logic be violated? Can something be both true and false at the same time and in the same sense, i.e. having the same meaning?
If so, HOW..Please DEMONSTRATE.
Demonstrate your answer by a CONCRETE EXAMPLE, e.g. "The principle can be violated in this situation.....ergo leading to the conclusion that this both IS and IS NOT in the same exact sense and way. (NOTE: A lot of things can be and not be , but NOT in the same way, e.g. A cup may be both white and not white, but not in the same way and in the same respect, i.e. the cup may have a white base but a blue handle.
Opinions do not violate the principle. Opinions are subjective, the principle deals with objectivity.
2006-10-22
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