sophistry
n.
fallacy, error in reasoning, misconception; deceptive argument
Sophism
Sophism can mean two very different things: In the modern definition, a sophism is a confusing or illogical argument used for deceiving someone. In Ancient Greece, the sophists were a group of teachers of
philosophy and
rhetoric.The term sophism originates from
Greek sophistes, meaning "wise-ist", one who "does" wisdom, one who makes a business out of wisdom (sophós means "wise man").
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Sophistry
(n.)
The practice of a sophist; fallacious reasoning; reasoning sound in appearance only.
(n.)
The art or process of reasoning; logic.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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sophistry
Noun
1. a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
(synonym) sophism, sophistication
(hypernym) fallacy, false belief