law of nontriviality

noun

The rule that states that not all propositions are true, the opposite of trivialism.

“Aristotle argued the law of non-triviality was an inevitable belief for all people because denying it is not possible if a person is going to behave in a discriminating way.”

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Meanings

noun
  1. human sciencesThe rule that states that not all propositions are true, the opposite of trivialism.

    Aristotle argued the law of non-triviality was an inevitable belief for all people because denying it is not possible if a person is going to behave in a discriminating way.

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