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elenchus

[ ih-leng-kuhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural e·len·chi [ih-, leng, -kahy, -kee].

a logical refutation; an argument that refutes another argument by proving the contrary of its conclusion.

elenchus

/ ɪˈlɛŋkəs /

refutation of an argument by proving the contrary of its conclusion, esp syllogistically
Socratic elenchus
Socratic elenchus the drawing out of the consequences of a position in order to show them to be contrary to some accepted position

1655–65; < Latin < Greek élenchos refutation

C17: from Latin, from Greek elenkhos refutation, from elenkhein to put to shame, refute

Cross-examination, the shock of the Elenchus, must be brought to bear upon it.

The application of this Elenchus is the work of the Sophist, looked at on its best side.

Impossible to answer them in such a way as to hold out against the negative Elenchus of a Sokratic pupil.

Differences between the Republic and other dialogues — no mention of reminiscence nor of the Elenchus.

This is the point upon which Sokrates now brings his Elenchus to bear: his method of short question and answer.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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