dialectic
[/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/]
noun/adjectivefemininepl: dialéticas
dialética
1. A method of philosophical argument that involves some form of contradictory process between opposing sides, often used to resolve disagreement and reach truth
Hegel's dialectic proposed that thesis and antithesis lead to synthesis.
A dialética de Hegel propôs que a tese e a antítese levam à síntese.
2. The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions; logical argumentation
The teacher employed dialectic reasoning to engage students in critical thinking.
A professora empregou raciocínio dialético para envolver os alunos no pensamento crítico.
3. In Marxism, the theory of reality as a process of contradictions and their resolution
Marx applied dialectical materialism to analyze class struggle.
Marx aplicou o materialismo dialético para analisar a luta de classes.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'dialética' is primarily used in academic philosophy, Marxist theory, and intellectual discourse. The term carries significant weight in university education and political theory discussions. In the USA, dialectic reasoning is valued in debate competitions and critical thinking pedagogy, though it's less commonly used in everyday conversation. The Hegelian and Marxist interpretations remain influential in academic circles across all English and Portuguese-speaking regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Hegelian dialectic - a three-step process of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis
dialectic of enlightenment - a critical theory concept examining the contradictions of modernity
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