dialectical
Reasoning through contradiction
Dialectical describes a process of arriving at truth through the exchange of opposing arguments.
In philosophy, dialectical reasoning examines contradictions between ideas to reach synthesis or resolution.
Marxist theory uses dialectical materialism to analyze how social change emerges from conflict between opposing forces.
More loosely, dialectical can mean proceeding through dialogue or debate: Their dialectical approach to problem-solving meant every proposal faced rigorous challenge.
Academic argument requiring defense
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- HegelianOf German idealism's founder
- MarxismClass-based revolutionary philosophy
contradiction · materialism · idealism · Socratic · hermeneutics · phenomenology · praxis · teleology
Direct opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
- contradictionOpposing claims, incompatible together
- polarityState of opposing forces
- dichotomyDivision into contrasting parts
- dualismPhilosophy of opposed pairs
tension · negation · opposites · binary · inversion · reversal · contrast · antagonism
Class-based revolutionary philosophy
- historicalOf documented times
- EngelsGerman socialist theorist
- class struggleConflict between economic groups
- capitalismPrivate profit-based economy
socialism · base · superstructure · production · revolution · praxis · ideology · alienation
Relating to elenctic inquiry
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- disputationFormal argumentative exchange
- cross-examinationOpposing party questions witness
- refutationDisproving a statement
interlocutor · dialogue · interrogation · reasoning · examination · inquiry · counterargument
Restoration of friendly relations
- integrationCombining into a whole
- unificationMerging into one entity
- convergenceProcess of approaching sameness
- transcendenceSurpassing usual limits
resolution · mediation · harmonization · overcoming · supersession · incorporation · totality
thesis
Academic argument requiring defense
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- HegelianOf German idealism's founder
Marxism · contradiction · materialism · idealism · Socratic · hermeneutics · phenomenology · praxis · teleology · determinism
antithesis
Direct opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
- contradictionOpposing claims, incompatible together
- polarityState of opposing forces
- dichotomyDivision into contrasting parts
dualism · tension · negation · opposites · binary · inversion · reversal · contrast · antagonism · irreconcilability
Marxism
Class-based revolutionary philosophy
- historicalOf documented times
- EngelsGerman socialist theorist
- class struggleConflict between economic groups
capitalism · socialism · base · superstructure · production · revolution · praxis · ideology · alienation · commodification
Socratic
Relating to elenctic inquiry
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- disputationFormal argumentative exchange
- cross-examinationOpposing party questions witness
refutation · interlocutor · dialogue · interrogation · reasoning · examination · inquiry · counterargument
reconciliation
Restoration of friendly relations
- integrationCombining into a whole
- unificationMerging into one entity
- convergenceProcess of approaching sameness
transcendence · resolution · mediation · harmonization · overcoming · supersession · incorporation · totality
- philosophical termsSocratic, Kantian, Cartesian, Aristotelian, metaphysical
- KierkegaardSoren Kierkegaard, leap of faith, angst, subjectivity, existential dread
dialecticalmonolithic
Massive and undifferentiated
absolutist · static · dogmatic · linear · doctrinaire
dialecticaldogmatic
Asserting opinions as facts
one-sided · doctrinaire · closed-minded · unilateral · monologic
dialecticalillogical
Contrary to valid reasoning
irrational · unsystematic · incoherent · arbitrary · unstructured