The Mohists sought to prove that "ox" and "not-ox" must both be true if one of them is.

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The Mohists, an ancient Chinese philosophical school, advocated for a principle of distinguishing between things and their names, arguing against the idea that contradictory statements (like "ox" and "not-ox") could both be true. They emphasized the importance of clear definitions and distinctions in language and reasoning.

The Mohists Sought to Prove That "Ox" and "Not-Ox" Must