Definition of Dialectic
Dialectic
di·a·lec·tic
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
(philosophy) logic, the discussion or investigation of truth and reason in opinions;
e.g. The book examines the dialectic of money and its role in social conflict.
(noun)
(philosophy) the inquiry into and discussion of contradictions and their resolutions, especially in an abstract or fundamental sense;
e.g. She specializes in the dialectic of various moral questions.
(adjective)
(philosophy) broadly, relating to logic or reasoning and the discussion of the truth behind opinions;
e.g. They were engaged in a dialectic conversation about a famous contradiction.
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