sophismˈsɒf ɪz əm
sophism (n)
- plural
- sophisms
English Definitions:
sophism, sophistry, sophistication (noun)
a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
sophism (Noun)
A flawed argument superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive. An intentional fallacy.
Sophism
Sophism in the modern definition is a specious argument used for deceiving someone. In ancient Greece, sophists were a category of teachers who specialized in using the techniques of philosophy and rhetoric for the purpose of teaching arete—excellence, or virtue—predominantly to young statesmen and nobility. The practice of charging money for education and providing wisdom only to those who could pay led to the condemnations made by Socrates, through Plato in his dialogues, as well as Xenophon's Memorabilia. Through works such as these, Sophists were portrayed as "specious" or "deceptive", hence the modern meaning of the term. The term originated from Greek σόφισμα, sophisma, from σοφίζω, sophizo "I am wise"; confer σοφιστής, sophistēs, meaning "wise-ist, one who does wisdom," and σοφός, sophós means "wise man".
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