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elenchus [ɪˈlɛŋkəs] n pl -chi [-kaɪ] Logic 1. (Philosophy / Logic) refutation of an argument by proving the contrary of its conclusion, esp syllogistically 2. (Philosophy / Logic) Socratic elenchus. the drawing out of the consequences of a position in order to show them to be contrary to some accepted position [from Latin, from Greek elenkhos refutation, from elenkhein to put to shame, refute] elenchus a syllogistic argument that refutes a proposition by proving the direct opposite of its conclusion. — elenchic, elenctic, adj. See also: LogicHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Socratic elenchus, for example, does not require any commitment to a foundationalist view of "universal reason": one can start the dialectic anywhere, with anyone, and generate a clearer view of what anything, from Courage to Piety to Justice, really is. |
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