Wedge Argument (also known as Wedge Arguments, Slippery Slope Argument): An assertion that an action apparently unobjectionable in itself would set in motion a train of events leading ultimately to an undesirable outcome. (From Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, 1995)

NIH MeSH · D035761Humanities

Wedge Argument

Also known asWedge Arguments · Slippery Slope Argument · Slippery Slope Arguments

Definition

An assertion that an action apparently unobjectionable in itself would set in motion a train of events leading ultimately to an undesirable outcome. (From Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, 1995)

MeSH classification

  • K01.752.566.479.113.875
  • N05.350.244.875

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Common questions about Wedge Argument

What does Wedge Argument mean in medicine?
An assertion that an action apparently unobjectionable in itself would set in motion a train of events leading ultimately to an undesirable outcome. (From Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, 1995) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Wedge Argument known by any other names?
Yes. Wedge Argument is also referred to as Wedge Arguments, Slippery Slope Argument, Slippery Slope Arguments in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Wedge Argument sit in the medical classification?
Wedge Argument falls under the broader medical category "Humanities" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: K01.752.566.479.113.875, N05.350.244.875). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D035761) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗