Explanation
A counter-move that turns a claim, rule, or justification back upon its author and tests it by its own standard. It does not merely accept an opponent's premise but shows that applying it may support the attacked position or strike the attack itself.
Example
Someone who forbids every appeal to authority invokes the authority of that very rule to justify the prohibition.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Retorsion” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Antistrephon primarily turns an argument against an opponent; retorsion emphasises testing it against its own claim to validity.
Effect on thought and perception
It does not merely accept an opponent's premise but shows that applying it may support the attacked position or strike the attack itself.
Resonance
In the atlas, Retorsion closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-C → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 244
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Retorsion“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-244-008. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-244-008The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.