Reductio ad Absurdum

Reductio ad Absurdum is a logical argument that seeks to demonstrate that a claim is false by showing that it leads to an absurd or contradictory conclusion. Essentially, if someone makes a statement, you assume it is true and explore the implications. If this assumption results in an illogical or impossible scenario, then the original statement must also be false. This method is often used in debates and philosophical discussions to challenge the validity of an argument by exposing its weaknesses through extreme consequences.