Example: They often argue about the meaning of life.
Definition
"To argue" in philosophy means to present reasons or evidence systematically in order to support or oppose a particular idea or viewpoint. It involves logical discussion and critical thinking to explore the truth or validity of statements, such as when they often argue about the meaning of life.
Translations
discutir
ruzie maken
discutir
discuter
streiten
Etymology
The word "to argue" comes from the Latin word 'arguere,' which means 'to make clear, demonstrate, or prove.' Did you know? The original sense was closely tied to legal and formal debate, reflecting the importance of structured reasoning in ancient rhetoric and philosophy.
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"To argue" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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