Antilogism

/ænˈtɪlədʒɪzəm/ noun

A method of logical argument where contradictory propositions are presented to prove that one side of a debate must be false.

From antilogy + -ism (system or practice suffix). A technical term from classical rhetoric and logic developed by ancient Greek philosophers.

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