Interpreted as truth-functional, “if A then B” is equivalent to “A→B” is equivalent to “~A ∨ B”. Which is true whenever A is false, regardless of its relation to B or lack thereof.
Interpreted as truth-functional, “if A then B” is equivalent to “A→B” is equivalent to “~A ∨ B”. Which is true whenever A is false, regardless of its relation to B or lack thereof.