Reductio

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What Does Reductio Mean?

/rɪˈdʌk.ti.oʊ/

noun

A method of argumentation that seeks to disprove a proposition by showing that its acceptance leads to an absurd or false conclusion.

一种论证方法，通过显示接受某一命题会导致荒谬或错误的结论来驳斥该命题。

His use of reductio ad absurdum effectively illustrated the flaw in the opponent's argument.
The philosopher employed reductio to challenge the validity of the statement.
In mathematics, reductio is often used to prove a statement by contradiction.
She relied on the technique of reductio to highlight the consequences of the proposal.
During the debate, he presented a reductio that left the audience questioning the logic of the claims.

Reductio ad absurdum is a common technique in philosophical discourse and mathematical proofs.