apologetics
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- noun
- /əˌpɑːləˈdʒɛtɪks/
- Specialized
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apologética
- But de Tracy was himself a free-market enthusiast, and his capitalist apologetics struck Marx as a cover for class interests.
- Christian apologetics
- religious apologetics
- interreligious apologetics
And what you tend to find is you have to breakthrough each shell of apologetics before they start getting to the real nub of it.
- And what you tend to find is you have to breakthrough each shell of apologetics before they start getting to the real nub of it.
Examples
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Mormon.org, blogs, and Mormon Stories are the shape of the future for apologetics: diverse, personal, interactive.
Blog text (13) -
Indeed, the title of his book, History vs. Apologetics, says it all.
Academic text (2011) -
Despite his intentions, however, he would remain Professor of Apologetics until his death.
Academic text (1993) -
But overall, an important element of apologetics is to defend what one already believed before.
Blog text (1) -
What I'd like to see is more solid apologetics done that incorporate a lot more information.
Blog text (13) -
Many Christians credit him with significant arguments that have helped to retrieve the discipline of apologetics.
Academic text (2011) -
There is a definite distinction in the way edification apologetics is utilized compared to the traditional method.
Blog text (9) -
In his latest book, he explores the role of apologetics in modern Christianity.
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During the seminar, the speaker emphasized the importance of apologetics in defending religious beliefs.
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She specializes in apologetics, focusing on how faith can be supported through logical arguments.
Surface Forms
Morphology
apologetics = apologetic (semi-transparent) = apology + etic + s
Formed from 'apologetic' + '-s' to name a field of study, but the common sense of 'apology' as 'saying sorry' can mislead learners about the disciplinary meaning.
Etymology
Apologetics comes from the Greek apologia, which means 'a speech in defense', and it shares a root with the English word apology, which now often means 'sorry'. So, apologetics is the study or practice of giving a careful 'defense' of religious beliefs.