elenchi
- noun
- /ɪˈlɛnkaɪ/
- Specialized
:
refutaciones
- Philosophers frequently analyze elenchi to identify flaws in reasoning during discussions.
Examples
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She uses an Ignoratio elenchi fallacy (missing the point) and a variation of the Ecological.
Blog text (15) -
And to speak of a philosopher as ignorant is to commit an ignoratio elenchi; an historian or a scientist may be ignorant, philosophers are merely stupid.
Academic text (1991) -
Doing so, however, to use the words of L/G, "is a blatant instance of the classical fallacy Ignoratio Elenchi." (n16)
Academic text (2008) -
She uses an Ignoratio elenchi fallacy (missing the point) and a variation of the Ecological Fallacy (a sub-type of the fallacy of composition).
Blog text (15) -
In her debate class, she often points out examples of elenchi to illustrate logical fallacies in arguments.
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During the seminar, the professor explained how recognizing elenchi can strengthen one's argumentative skills.
Synonyms
10
6.8
An argument or evidence that proves a claim wrong
A way of asking questions to show contradictions in someone's beliefs
Compounds
How Convincing
- Formal
10
6.8
- Specialized
60
6.7
11
5.1
292
3.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
Elenchi comes from the Greek elenchos, which means 'refutation' or 'examination'. So in philosophy elenchi are arguments that 'challenge' or disprove an idea.