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dialectical

[dahy-uh-lek-ti-kuhl] / ˌdaɪ əˈlɛk tɪ kəl /




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“If nobody contradicts him, he himself becomes his own dialectical force,” Obermann said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I’m a big believer in dialectical thinking — looking at situations from multiple perspectives.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

I go back to this idea that comes from dialectical behavioral therapy: Two things can be true.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

I acquired the complete works of Marx and Engels, Lenin, Stalin, Mao Tse-tung, and others and probed into the philosophy of dialectical and historical materialism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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