Of or characterized by debate or argument; aiming at winning an argument rather than finding the truth.
From Greek 'eristikos' (fond of wrangling), from 'eris' (strife). Eris was the goddess of discord who threw the golden apple that started the Trojan War. Some people argue to FIND truth; eristic people argue to WIN.
Named after Eris, the goddess of DISCORD who started the Trojan War by throwing an apple! Eristic debate is about WINNING, not truth! Know the difference between arguing to learn and arguing to destroy! ⚔️🍎
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