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5. Theory of Logic / D. Assumptions for Logic / 3. Contradiction

[when two statements are in logical conflict]

5 ideas
Contradiction is not a sign of falsity, nor lack of contradiction a sign of truth [Pascal]
Falsehood involves a contradiction, and truth is contradictory of falsehood [Leibniz]
Contradiction is between two rules, not between rule and reality [Wittgenstein]
Two colours in the same place is ruled out by the logical structure of colour [Wittgenstein]
Contradictions include 'This is red and not coloured', as well as the formal 'B and not-B' [Rumfitt]