Legal Definitions - dianoetic

Term: Dianoetic
Definition: Dianoetic is a type of logical reasoning that moves from one subject to another. It comes from the Greek word "dianoetikos" which means "to revolve in the mind". For example, if you are trying to solve a math problem, you might use dianoetic reasoning to break it down into smaller parts and solve each part step by step. Another example is when you are writing an essay and you use dianoetic reasoning to connect different ideas and arguments together to make a cohesive argument.