[A philosophical framework](https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hegel-dialectics/) that describes the process of development and resolution of ideas through: thesis, antithesis, and synthesis. It suggests that an initial idea or condition (thesis) inevitably generates its opposite (antithesis), and the conflict between the two is resolved by a higher-level understanding or integration (synthesis).
For example:
* Thesis: A community believes that strict regulations are necessary to maintain order and safety.
* Antithesis: Some members argue that these regulations infringe on personal freedoms and stifle creativity.
* Synthesis: The community revises the regulations to allow more personal freedom while still ensuring safety, finding a balance between order and individual rights.
[[Do the work to hold an opinion]] is related to this: want to show that you have the antithesis.
#published 2025-03-18