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whatever / no matter what (who, how etc) / regardless of / not to discuss
HSK 3
theory / CL: 個|个 / to argue / to take notice of
HSK 3
to comment / to talk about / to discuss / discussion / CL: 個|个
HSK 4
to discuss; to talk over
HSK 2
to argue / to debate / to contend / argument / contention / controversy / debate / CL: , 場|场
HSK 4
conclusion / verdict / CL: 個|个 / to conclude / to reach a verdict
HSK 4
no matter what or how / regardless of whether...
HSK 4
syllogism (deduction in logic)
paper / treatise / thesis / CL: / to discuss a paper or thesis (old)
HSK 4
outline / introduction / survey / general discussion
HSK 7-9
to comment on / to discuss / comment / commentary / CL:
HSK 5
public opinion
HSK 7-9
debate / argument / to argue over / CL: 場|场,
HSK 4
editorial (in a newspaper) / CL:
HSK 7-9
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  *论* | 论* | *论
abbr. for 論語|论语, The Analects (of Confucius)
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  *论* | 论* | *论
opinion / view / theory / doctrine / to discuss / to talk about / to regard / to consider / per / by the (kilometer, hour etc)
information theory
gnosticism, the philosophical doctrine that everything about the universe is knowable
algebraic function theory (math.)
The Analects of Confucius 孔子
monism, belief that the universe is made of a single substance
commentator
HSK 7-9
contention
agnosticism, the philosophical doctrine that some questions about the universe are in principle unanswerable
to discuss; to talk about
HSK 7-9
dualism, belief that the universe is made of two different substance (e.g. mind and matter or good and evil)
No comment!
game theory
The Wealth of Nations (1776) by Adam Smith 亞當·斯密|亚当·斯密
general relativity / Einstein's theory of gravity
contingency theory (theory of leadership)
atheism
(Maslow's) hierarchy of needs (psychology)
forum (for discussion)
HSK 7-9
methodology / Discours de la méthode by René Descartes 笛卡兒|笛卡儿, 1637
treatise / discourse / exposition
HSK 7-9
to treat differently / another cup of tea
to prove a point / to expound on / to demonstrate or prove (through argument) / proof
HSK 7-9
(philosophy) materialism
freedom of speech
pluralism, philosophical doctrine that the universe consists of different substances
probability (math.)
pantheism, theological theory equating God with the Universe
to haggle over every ounce (idiom) / to to fuss over minor points / to be particular about sth
to discuss sth on its own merits / to judge the matter as it stands
electromagnetism / electromagnetic theory
dissertation; thesis
atheist
(idiom) in all fairness; objectively speaking
political commentary
anywhere / wherever
theoretical foundation
argument / debate / controversy
set theory (math.)
(idiom) whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means
HSK 7-9
determinism
to set forth one's view; to present one's argument / argument; line of reasoning
to discuss
graph theory (math.)
to discuss two disparate things together (idiom); to mention on equal terms / to place on a par with / (often with negatives: impossible to mention X in the same breath as Y)
HSK 7-9
attribution theory (psychology)
paradox (logic)
the theory of evolution (early translation, since replaced by 進化論|进化论)
wild remark; outrageous statement (orthographic borrowing from Japanese 暴論 "bōron")
theory of relativity
expression of opinion / views / remarks / arguments
HSK 7-9
lit. to assess the head and discuss the feet (idiom); minute criticism of a woman's appearance / fig. to find fault in minor details / nitpicking / overcritical
circular argument / logical error consisting of begging the question / Latin: petitio principii
category theory (math.)
to determine right and wrong based on public opinion (idiom) / Public opinion will judge what's right and wrong.
philosophy of idealism, the doctrine that external reality is a product of consciousness
expert commentary
theory of evolution / (esp.) Darwinism
quantum theory (physics)
to lump different matters together (idiom)
HSK 7-9
final conclusion / accepted argument
HSK 7-9
indisputable statement / unalterable truth
a different matter / another story / (old) objection
theory of reflection (in dialectic materialism), i.e. every perception reflects physical reality
introduction
introduction / introductory chapter
comments section
symposium / discussion forum
grounds (for an argument) / contention / thesis
polytheism
argument / view (sometimes derogatory)
media / commentators
(math.) Galois theory
public opinion
open forum
classical field theory (physics)
forum (esp. online) / discussion area / feedback
to discuss spiritedly (idiom) / tongues are wagging
fatalism / fatalistic
whenever
Three Treatise School (Buddhism)
International Herald Tribune
to talk freely
to observe the present to study the past
Boao Forum for Asia, founded in 2001

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