Antilogistic

/ˌæntiloʊˈdʒɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or employing antilogism; characteristic of arguments that demonstrate logical contradictions.

Etymology

From antilogism + -istic (adjective suffix). A rare technical term from classical logic and rhetoric.

Kelly Says

The antilogistic method is why Socrates was so feared—he didn't need to prove anything himself, he just needed to show that the powerful people claiming wisdom were actually contradicting themselves, which is why Athens executed him for it.

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