dialectics
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dialectics
A philosophical method of gaining knowledge in which a higher truth (synthesis) is found by contrasting contradictory claims (thesis and antithesis). It is especially associated with Hegel and Marx.
Die Dialektik von Herr und Knecht ist ein zentrales Thema in Hegels Phänomenologie des Geistes.
The dialectics of lordship and bondage is a central theme in Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit.
dialectics
The art of conducting a conversation or arguing skillfully in order to defend a position or persuade the other person.
Der Anwalt nutzte seine ganze Dialektik, um das Gericht von der Unschuld seines Mandanten zu überzeugen.
The lawyer used all his dialectics to convince the court of his client's innocence.
'Dialektik' (dialectics) is a word from educated and technical language. It is used mainly in academic, philosophical, or intellectual discussions and rarely in everyday conversation.
Seine Argumentation zeugt von einer tiefen Kenntnis der Dialektik.
His argumentation shows a deep knowledge of dialectics.
The word 'Dialektik' (dialectics) is related to the adjective 'dialektisch' (dialectical) and the noun 'Dialektiker' (a person who applies dialectics). The ending '-ik' often refers to a doctrine or art, as in 'Logik' (logic) or 'Physik' (physics).
Das ist ein klassisches dialektisches Problem.
That is a classic dialectical problem.
If names like Hegel or Marx, or terms like 'These' (thesis), 'Antithese' (antithesis), and 'Synthese' (synthesis) appear in the context, the specific philosophical method is meant. This is the most common use in academic texts.
Im Seminar haben wir die Dialektik bei Hegel analysiert.
In the seminar, we analyzed dialectics in Hegel.
argumentation / reasoning
Argumentation supports a position through interconnected reasons and evidence. Dialektik, by contrast, gains insights by setting opposing positions against each other and developing a new solution from them. The key question is therefore whether a thesis is being supported or a contradiction is being explored productively.
Die Dialektik stellt Lösung und Gegenposition einander gegenüber und entwickelt daraus einen neuen Ansatz.
Dialectics sets the solution and the opposing position against each other and develops a new approach from them.
Die Argumentation stützt die vorgeschlagene Lösung mit drei klaren Gründen.
The argumentation supports the proposed solution with three clear reasons.
