elenktisch
elenctic (Socratic method)
English translations
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elenctic
Word details
- German meaning
- Elenktisch bedeutet, jemanden durch gezielte Fragen zu widerlegen oder zu überführen, oft im philosophischen Kontext.
- English meaning
- Elenctic refers to refuting or confuting someone by cross-examination, often in a philosophical context.
- Synonym
- widerlegend, refutatorisch
- German example
- Der Philosoph versuchte, seinen Gegner durch elenktische Argumentation zu widerlegen.
- English example
- The philosopher tried to refute his opponent through elenctic argumentation.
Example sentences with “elenktisch”
Die elenktische Methode ist ein Teil der sokratischen Dialoge. (The elenctic method is part of the Socratic dialogues.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the elenctic method?
It is a form of inquiry and debate aimed at revealing contradictions in an argument.