reductio
Произношение: [rɪˈdʌk.tioʊ]
Слово
Контекст: «logic»
(noun) a way of showing that something is not true by taking it to an extreme. It often shows that if you take an idea too far, it can lead to silly or impossible situations.
Пример
The teacher used reductio to explain why the idea didn't make sense.
Пример
This argument is not a reductio; it doesn't take the idea to an extreme.
Пример
Can you think of a reductio that shows why we shouldn't believe that idea?
Контекст: «philosophy»
(noun) a method used in debates where you prove something is wrong by showing that it leads to a ridiculous conclusion. It's like using the idea against itself to show it's not correct.
Пример
In the debate, the student effectively used reductio to challenge the opposing view.
Пример
The argument was weak because it didn't lead to a reductio that showed the flaw.
Пример
What example of reductio could help clarify this argument?
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