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# a method of teaching using the techniques of [[philosophy]] and [[rhetoric]] |
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# A [[flaw]]ed [[argument]] superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive. An intentional [[fallacy]]. |
# {{label|en|slang}} A [[flaw]]ed [[argument]] superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive. |
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# {{label|en|slang}} An intentional [[fallacy]]. |
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Revision as of 19:39, 19 June 2014
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.