counterconcepts
Counterconcepts are concepts introduced to challenge, invert, or complicate a prevailing concept within a discourse. They function as analytical tools that reveal blind spots, biases, or hidden assumptions in arguments, policies, or systems.
In philosophy and social theory, counterconcepts are used to test and refine theories by presenting alternatives
Applications include critical theory, where counterconcepts illuminate power relations; design and policy work, where they invite
Limitations include the risk of rhetorical overload or oversimplification if counterconcepts are used without clear definitions.