apagogical

Meanings

• Noun

  A logical argument that refutes an opposing argument by showing that it leads to a contradiction or an unacceptable conclusion.

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Variants

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anagoge , anagoges , anagogic , anagogical , anagogically , anagogies , anagogy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'apagoge' meaning 'leading away' or 'refutation'.

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1. Apagogical arguments were used extensively in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly by Aristotle and Plato.

2. Apagogical arguments are also known as reductio ad absurdum arguments.

3. Apagogical arguments can be used to expose logical inconsistencies in a person's beliefs or arguments.

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1. Dialectic: A method of argumentative discourse between two or more people holding opposing viewpoints, based on questioning, discussing, and examining differences between the two.

2. Logical fallacy: An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid, unsound, or unsustainable.

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In philosophy and logic, apagogical arguments are used to prove the invalidity of opposing arguments, rather than proving the validity of one's own argument. They are often used in mathematical logic and formal proofs.

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