Apagoges

/ˌæpəˈɡoʊdʒiz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of apagoge; multiple instances of arguments proving something through leading to absurd conclusions.

Etymology

From 'apagoge' + the Greek plural suffix '-es,' creating the plural form of the logical term.

Kelly Says

The plural is rarely used because philosophers usually discuss the technique as a singular concept, but when it does appear, it sounds wonderfully technical and abstract.

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