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5. Theory of Logic / D. Assumptions for Logic / 2. Excluded Middle

21595	Excluded middle is the maxim of definite understanding, but just produces contradictions [Hegel]
	Full Idea: The law of excluded middle is ...the maxim of the definite understanding, which would fain avoid contradiction, but in doing so falls into it.
	From: Georg W.F.Hegel (Logic (Encyclopedia I) [1817], p.172), quoted by Timothy Williamson - Vagueness 1.5
	A reaction: Not sure how this works, but he would say this, wouldn't he?