reductio
Pronunciation: [rɪˈdʌk.tioʊ]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The teacher used reductio to explain why the idea didn't make sense.
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This argument is not a reductio; it doesn't take the idea to an extreme.
Example
Can you think of a reductio that shows why we shouldn't believe that idea?
Context: "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.
Example
In the debate, the student effectively used reductio to challenge the opposing view.
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The argument was weak because it didn't lead to a reductio that showed the flaw.
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What example of reductio could help clarify this argument?
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