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

One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. That word is love.
Sophocles