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[[Argument by contradiction]] is any form of argument in which the arguer simply re-asserts that their position is true. It is often accompanied by some form of prop to make it seem more substantial, in which case it is a form of [[rhetorical deception]]. | [[Argument by contradiction]] is any form of argument in which the arguer simply re-asserts that their position is true. It is often accompanied by some form of prop to make it seem more substantial, in which case it is a form of [[rhetorical deception]]. | ||
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As [[references::Monty Python]] [[youtube:kQFKtI6gn9Y|once observed]]: | As [[references::Monty Python]] [[youtube:kQFKtI6gn9Y|once observed]]: | ||
<blockquote>An argument is a connected series of statements to establish a definite proposition. ... It isn't just saying "no it isn't"!</blockquote> | <blockquote>An argument is a connected series of statements to establish a definite proposition. ... It isn't just saying "no it isn't"!</blockquote> | ||
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| + | * "No, you're wrong.": simple contradiction, unless followed by an explanation | ||
| + | * "Studies show that you're wrong.": [[argument from authority]], unless data from those studies is introduced | ||
| + | * "I don't accept your hypothesis.": simple contradiction with larger words | ||
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About
Argument by contradiction is any form of argument in which the arguer simply re-asserts that their position is true. It is often accompanied by some form of prop to make it seem more substantial, in which case it is a form of rhetorical deception.
As Monty Python once observed:
An argument is a connected series of statements to establish a definite proposition. ... It isn't just saying "no it isn't"!
Examples
- "No, you're wrong.": simple contradiction, unless followed by an explanation
- "Studies show that you're wrong.": argument from authority, unless data from those studies is introduced
- "I don't accept your hypothesis.": simple contradiction with larger words