Dialectic

[Sarah]

The kind of logic that reasons from commonly accepted opinions to probable conclusions. It is distinguished from Analytic, which reasons from true and primary premises.

[Becky]

bullshit you give your english teacher when he aske you to read a book and take notes

[Renato]

1. Used to describe the illogical or false arguments of an opponent during a debate that are counter to your position and are spoken by the opponent to annoy, rather than to actually counter your argument.

2. Used to desribe the incessant complaining of a significant other, e.g. boyfriend/girlfriend, usually regarding your oft-immoral behaviour.

[Mary Mallozziberg]

a way of discovering what is true by considering opposite theories

[Tariq Zaki]

The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions.