Example: Philosophers often argue about the nature of reality.
Definition
"To argue" in philosophy means to present reasons or evidence in a structured way to support or oppose a particular idea or viewpoint, often aiming to persuade others or clarify complex concepts.
The verb "to argue" comes from the Latin word 'arguere', meaning 'to make clear, to prove'. It entered English through Old French, and has long been used in the context of reasoning and debate. Did you know? The root 'arguere' is also linked to the word 'argument', emphasizing the act of presenting evidence.
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"To argue" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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