Literary notes about conversely (AI summary)
In literature, "conversely" functions as a pivot point to introduce a reversal or contrast between ideas, often signaling that what follows stands in opposition to what preceded it. It is employed to clearly delineate contrasting outcomes or states, as seen in the discussion of necessity in physiological order versus artistic constraint [1] or in the juxtaposition of parsimony with extravagance and love with hate [2]. The term can also be found in technical discussions—illustrating, for instance, the reciprocal relations in mechanical adjustments [3]—and in philosophical debates where dual concepts such as good versus evil or knowledge versus ignorance are set against each other [4, 5, 6]. In each instance, "conversely" enhances the clarity of the contrast being drawn, guiding the reader’s understanding of the inherent oppositions within the argument.
- But, conversely, to establish this order, a knowledge of anatomy and physiology is indispensable.
— from The Philosophy of Auguste Comte by Lucien Lévy-Bruhl - Parsimony becomes extravagance, and conversely; love becomes hate.
— from Criminal Psychology: A Manual for Judges, Practitioners, and Students by Hans Gross - In order to speed up a motor it is necessary to weaken the fields; and conversely, to slow it down we must strengthen the fields.
— from Motion Picture Operation, Stage Electrics and Illusions A Practical Hand-book and Guide for Theater Electricians, Motion Picture Operators and Managers of Theaters and Productions by Victor H. (Victor Hugo) Tousley - But it is not true that, conversely, whenever I can know that a thing of a certain sort exists, I or some one else must be acquainted with the thing.
— from The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell - So true is it that nothing is wretched, but thinking makes it so, and conversely every lot is happy if borne with equanimity.
— from The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius - 'This, too, no one can possibly deny—that all which is just is good, and, conversely, all which is unjust is bad.'
— from The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius
