Definition of Dialectic
Dialectic
di·a·lec·tic
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A method of reasoning that involves contrasting ideas to reach a truth.
e.g. The philosopher's dialectic approach helped to clarify the complex issue.
(noun)
(philosophy) the inquiry into and discussion of contradictions and their resolutions, especially in an abstract or fundamental sense;
e.g. She specializes in the dialectic of various moral questions.
(adjective)
(philosophy) broadly, relating to logic or reasoning and the discussion of the truth behind opinions;
e.g. They were engaged in a dialectic conversation about a famous contradiction.
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