01 n. The doctrine or mode of reasoning practiced by a sophist; hence, any fallacy designed to deceive.
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The doctrine or mode of reasoning practiced by a sophist; hence, any fallacy designed to deceive.“When a false argument puts on the appearance of a true one, then it is properly called a sophism, or “fallacy”.” — I. Watts.“Let us first rid ourselves of sophisms, those of depraved men, and those of heartless philosophers.” — I. Taylor.