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Webster 1913 Edition
Sophism
Soph′ism
,Noun.
[F.
sophisme
, L. sophisma
, fr. Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to make wise, [GREEK] to be become wise, to play the sophist, fr. [GREEK] wise.] The doctrine or mode of reasoning practiced by a sophist; hence, any fallacy designed to deceive.
When a false argument puts on the appearance of a true one, then it is properly called a
sophism
, or “fallacy”. I. Watts.
Let us first rid ourselves of
sophisms
, those of depraved men, and those of heartless philosophers. I. Taylor.
Webster 1828 Edition
Sophism
SOPH'ISM
,Noun.
Definition 2024
sophism
sophism
English
Noun
sophism (plural sophisms)
- A method of teaching using the techniques of philosophy and rhetoric
- (slang) A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.
- (slang) An intentional fallacy.
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Translations
method of teaching
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flawed argument superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive
Etymology 2
Noun
sophism (uncountable)
References
- ↑ sofi, sophism in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911