Ex falso quodlibet, often translated as 'from falsehood, anything follows,' is a principle in logic that states if a contradiction is true, then any statement can be derived from it. This concept highlights the problematic nature of inconsistencies within a logical system, as the presence of a contradiction can lead to an explosion of truths, undermining the integrity and reliability of that system.
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