elench

Meanings

• Noun

  A method of questioning and cross-examining, especially in a formal debate or trial.

  - "During the elench session, the lawyer grilled the witness about their statement."
  - "The philosopher used the elench method to challenge the validity of his opponent's argument."

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Variants

List of all variants of elench that leads to same result
elenchi , elenchus , ignoratio elenchi , ignoratio elenchis

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'elenchos' meaning 'cross-examination' or 'refutation'.

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Trivia

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1. The philosopher Socrates is famous for using the elench method in his dialogues.

2. The elench method is also known as the 'method of Maia' in Plato's dialogue 'Theaetetus'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Socratic method: The elench method is a type of the Socratic method, which involves asking questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas and underlying presumptions.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek philosophy, elench was a method of argumentation used to expose contradictions and false beliefs. It is still used in formal debates and trials today.

How to Memorize "elench"

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   - Imagine a formal debate or trial setting where elench is being used. Visualize the questioner and the answerer, their body language, and the back-and-forth exchange.

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   - Associate the word 'elench' with the idea of questioning and cross-examining. Think of a detective investigating a case or a lawyer in a courtroom.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word 'elenchos' and associating it with the meaning 'cross-examination' or 'refutation'.

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