Law of Excluded Middle/Sequent Form/Proof 1

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Theorem

The Law of Excluded Middle can be symbolised by the sequent:

$\vdash p \lor \neg p$


Proof

By the tableau method of natural deduction:

$\vdash p \lor \neg p$
Line Pool Formula Rule Depends upon Notes
1 $p \lor \neg p$ Law of Excluded Middle (None)

$\blacksquare$