noun a dogmatic statement
In philosophical debates, 'ipse dixit' is used to criticize arguments that rely solely on the authority of the speaker, rather than on logical reasoning or evidence.
In legal contexts, 'ipse dixit' is used to refer to a statement that is accepted as true solely because it was said by an authority figure, without further evidence or explanation.
In academic writing, 'ipse dixit' is used to caution against making unsupported assertions without providing evidence or justification.
In debates and discussions, 'ipse dixit' is used to challenge statements that are presented as facts without any supporting evidence or reasoning.
In the field of literature, 'ipse dixit' may be used to refer to a statement made by a character in a novel that is accepted as true without evidence or support.
Psychologists may use 'ipse dixit' to describe a situation where a client believes something to be true simply because an authority figure said so, without questioning or critically evaluating the information.
Lawyers may use 'ipse dixit' in legal arguments to point out when a claim is made without any supporting evidence or reasoning.
In academic research, 'ipse dixit' can be used to criticize a study or paper that relies on unsupported assertions rather than empirical evidence.
Philosophers may use 'ipse dixit' to discuss the concept of relying on authority or tradition rather than reason or evidence to support a belief.