Dialectics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /daɪəˈlɛktɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dialectics is a noun meaning (philosophy, uncountable) A systematic method of argument that attempts to resolve the contradictions in opposing views or ideas.
Meaning
(philosophy, uncountable) A systematic method of argument that attempts to resolve the contradictions in opposing views or ideas.
More Meanings
- plural of dialectic
Example Sentences
The dialectics of absolute and relative, concrete and abstract, subject and object, and theory and practice is focused on some of the most important questions in philosophy.
None of these processes and modes of thought enters into the framework of metaphysical reasoning. Dialectics, on the other hand, comprehends things and their representations, ideas, in their essential connection, concatenation, motion, origin and ending. Such processes as those mentioned above are, therefore, so many corroborations of its own method of procedure.
Synonyms for dialectics
Depending on context, synonyms include dialectic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dialectical, pragma, logic, reasoning, argumentation, disputation.
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