Apodeixis

/ˌæpəˈdeɪksɪs/

Translation of "apodeixis" into Russian

Noun

/ˌæpəˈdeɪksɪs/

apodeixis

apodeixes pl

The philosopher's argument was a clear apodeixis of his theory.

Аргумент философа был ясной аподейктикой его теории.

Noun

/ˌæpəˈdeɪksɪs/

A demonstration or proof, especially in a logical or mathematical context.

The mathematician's apodeixis of the theorem was both elegant and convincing.

In classical rhetoric, a type of exposition that seeks to establish the truth of a proposition through logical demonstration.

In Aristotle's works, apodeixis is contrasted with dialectic because apodeixis starts from premises that are already certain.