Synonyms for eristic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : e-ris-tik
Phonetic Transcription : ɛˈrɪs tɪk


Définition of eristic

  • adj argumentative
Example sentences :
  • Here, then, is a double indication of the connexion of the Parmenides with the Eristic school.
  • Extract from : « Parmenides » by Plato
  • Lucian's references to the school are as eristic or argumentative.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Lucian of Samosata, v. 4 » by Lucian of Samosata
  • According to Aristotle himself, therefore, the Dialectician is agonistic and eristic, just as much as the Sophist.
  • Extract from : « Aristotle » by George Grote
  • Here again we catch a glimpse rather of a Socratic or Eristic than of a Sophist in the ordinary sense of the term.
  • Extract from : « Sophist » by Plato
  • He belonged to the fighting class, and was further distinguished as a hero of debate, who professed the eristic art.
  • Extract from : « Sophist » by Plato
  • Sokrates was much more Eristic than Protagoras, who generally manifested himself by continuous speech or lecture.
  • Extract from : « Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume II (of 4) » by George Grote

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