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reductio ad absurdum

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A quick definition of reductio ad absurdum:

Term: REDUCTIO AD ABSURDUM

Definition: Reductio ad absurdum is a way of proving that an argument is wrong by showing that it leads to a silly or ridiculous conclusion. It's like saying, "If we follow this argument, we would have to believe something that is clearly untrue or ridiculous." This helps us to see that the argument is flawed and cannot be trusted.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Reductio ad absurdum is a Latin term that means "reduction to the absurd." It is a logical method of disproving an argument by showing that it leads to a ridiculous or absurd conclusion.

Example: Let's say someone argues that all cats are black. To disprove this argument using reductio ad absurdum, we can show that it leads to an absurd conclusion. If all cats are black, then a white cat cannot exist. However, we know that white cats do exist, so the argument that all cats are black is false.

Another example: Someone argues that the earth is flat. To disprove this argument using reductio ad absurdum, we can show that it leads to an absurd conclusion. If the earth is flat, then people on opposite sides of the earth would be able to see each other. However, we know that this is not possible, so the argument that the earth is flat is false.

These examples illustrate how reductio ad absurdum can be used to disprove an argument by showing that it leads to a conclusion that is clearly false or absurd.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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