Associations to the word «Sophism»

Wiktionary

SOPHISM, noun. A method of teaching using the techniques of philosophy and rhetoric
SOPHISM, noun. (slang) A flawed argument superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.
SOPHISM, noun. (slang) An intentional fallacy.
SOPHISM, noun. Archaic spelling of Sufism.

Dictionary definition

SOPHISM, noun. A deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone.

Wise words

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.
Blaise Pascal