Trivialism
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Trivialism is the theory
that every proposition
is true. A consequence of trivialism is that all statements, including all contradiction
s of the form "p and not p" (that something both 'is' and 'isn't' at the same time), are true.
Theory
The English word theory was derived from a technical term in Ancient Greek philosophy. The word theoria, , meant "a looking at, viewing, beholding", and referring to contemplation or speculation, as opposed to action...
that every proposition
Proposition
In logic and philosophy, the term proposition refers to either the "content" or "meaning" of a meaningful declarative sentence or the pattern of symbols, marks, or sounds that make up a meaningful declarative sentence...
is true. A consequence of trivialism is that all statements, including all contradiction
Contradiction
In classical logic, a contradiction consists of a logical incompatibility between two or more propositions. It occurs when the propositions, taken together, yield two conclusions which form the logical, usually opposite inversions of each other...
s of the form "p and not p" (that something both 'is' and 'isn't' at the same time), are true.