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dialecticism

dialecticism

9.9
A way of arguing that uses opposite ideas to reach a new view
  • noun
  • /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪsɪzəm/
  • Formal
translation icon : dialecticismo
  • Engaging in dialecticism often leads to deeper understanding by resolving contradictions in diverse philosophical perspectives.

Examples

  • A longitudinal study is required, however, before the relationships among relativism, dialecticism, and different levels of integration in the social learning process can be fully understood.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Rather than bristling against the suggestion of internationalism, they should embrace it as consistent with dialecticism and show a willingness to expand the canon on this basis.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The professor's lecture on dialecticism emphasized how to resolve contradictions in philosophical arguments.

  • In her debate club, she often practiced dialecticism to improve her ability to argue both sides of an issue.

Synonyms

argumentation
vsdialecticism
  • Formal
8 5.7

To give reasons to support or oppose an idea

aims to resolve contradictions through structured reasoning in philosophy or rhetoric
dialectics
vsdialecticism
  • Formal
2 9.6

A way of thinking that explains change by the conflict of opposing ideas or forces

focuses on resolving contradictions in arguments within philosophy or rhetoric

Surface Forms

dialecticism singular
dialecticisms plural

Morphology

dialecticism = dialectic (transparent) = dialectic + ism

The suffix '-ism' clearly indicates a practice or theory, aligning with the meaning of philosophical reasoning.

Etymology

Dialecticism also links to dialectic, from a Greek idea meaning 'discussion' or 'conversation', similar to a careful debate. So dialecticism can mean a method of arguing that talks through opposite ideas to reach a clearer answer.