defendsConcept
P40990
predicate
Indicates that one entity actively supports and argues in favor of a particular concept, idea, or theory, often in response to criticism or challenge.
All labels observed (12)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| defendsDoctrine | 46 |
| defendsConcept canonical | 13 |
| defendsView | 8 |
| defendsPractice | 5 |
| defendsPracticeOf | 3 |
| defendsPositionOf | 1 |
| defendsTheoryOf | 1 |
| defendsTitle | 1 |
| defendsViewOf | 1 |
| mainDoctrineDefended | 1 |
| theoryTypeDefended | 1 |
| worldviewDefended | 1 |
Description generation (PDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.
Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning. # Instructions Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. # Response Format Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: defendsConcept
Generated description
Indicates that one entity actively supports and argues in favor of a particular concept, idea, or theory, often in response to criticism or challenge.
Sample triples (82)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| De primatu Petri | primacy of the Roman pontiff via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| De primatu Petri | authority of the papacy via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory of the Earth | James Hutton via predicate surface "defendsTheoryOf" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory of the Earth | uniformitarian theory of the Earth via predicate surface "theoryTypeDefended" ⓘ |
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Systema locorum theologicorum (Abraham Calov)
surface form:
Systema locorum theologicorum
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justification by faith alone via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
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Systema locorum theologicorum (Abraham Calov)
surface form:
Systema locorum theologicorum
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real presence in the Eucharist via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
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Systema locorum theologicorum (Abraham Calov)
surface form:
Systema locorum theologicorum
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Trinity via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Systema locorum theologicorum (Abraham Calov)
surface form:
Systema locorum theologicorum
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Christ’s two natures via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
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Systema locorum theologicorum (Abraham Calov)
surface form:
Systema locorum theologicorum
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authority of Scripture via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| Evidences of the Authenticity, Inspiration, and Canonical Authority of the Holy Scriptures | inspiration of Scripture via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| Evidences of the Authenticity, Inspiration, and Canonical Authority of the Holy Scriptures | authority of Scripture via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| Evidences of the Authenticity, Inspiration, and Canonical Authority of the Holy Scriptures | trustworthiness of the Bible via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| The Triads | Hesychast prayer via predicate surface "defendsPractice" ⓘ |
| The Triads | Jesus Prayer via predicate surface "defendsPractice" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| The Triads | real distinction between God’s essence and energies via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| Oratio ad Graecos | creation by a single God ⓘ |
| Oratio ad Graecos | divine Logos ⓘ |
| Oratio ad Graecos | Christian moral purity ⓘ |
| On the Resurrection of the Dead | resurrection of the body via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| On the Resurrection of the Dead | future resurrection of the dead via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| The Doctrine of the Resurrection | bodily resurrection of Jesus via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| The Doctrine of the Resurrection | historicity of the resurrection via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| God Over All | Christian theism via predicate surface "worldviewDefended" ⓘ |
| The Doctrine of Inerrancy | the Bible is without error in all that it affirms via predicate surface "defendsView" ⓘ |
| Quintus Lucilius Balbus | Stoic theology via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview | Christian worldview via predicate surface "defendsView" ⓘ |
| Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview | theism via predicate surface "defendsView" ⓘ |
| Aquinas: Moral, Political, and Legal Theory | Thomas Aquinas via predicate surface "defendsViewOf" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| On the Predestination of the Saints | divine grace via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| On the Predestination of the Saints | predestination of the elect via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| The Virgin Birth of Christ | historical reality of the virgin birth via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |
| The Virgin Birth of Christ | doctrinal necessity of the virgin birth via predicate surface "defendsDoctrine" ⓘ |