Eristik
Eristik, or eristic argumentation, is a term used in philosophy and rhetoric to describe the practice of disputation aimed at victory rather than the discovery of truth. The word derives from the Greek eris, meaning strife, and has been used since antiquity to classify argumentative strategies that emphasize cleverness, dialectical maneuvering, or rhetorical skill over sound foundations.
In classical thought, eristik is often contrasted with dialectic and with genuine inquiry. Plato warned against
Common features associated with eristik include the use of controversial questions, ambiguous language, rhetorical devices, and
Today, eristik is discussed in the study of argumentation theory and critical thinking as a way to