Sophism

The main purpose of Euthydemus is to contrast Socratic argumentation and education with those of the Sophism, to the detriment of the latter.

Archive 2009-03-01 Jonathan Aquino 2009

Sophism can involve circular reasoning, or conceited arguing.

Intrusive Government: Quotes From the Past 2009

The main purpose of Euthydemus is to contrast Socratic argumentation and education with those of the Sophism, to the detriment of the latter.

Capsule Summaries of the Great Books of the Western World Jonathan Aquino 2009

Sophism can look like a rational, reasonable argument, but usually ignores some facts and embellishes others to make a case.

Skepticism Triggers -- Signs of Poor or Deceptive Arguments 2009

One is reminded of ancient Greek culture when teachers of Sophism were much admired, highly paid and widely sought by young noblemen, especially those who aspired to public office.

Great Persuasiveness Should Serve Truth 2009

Sophism Straight out of the Inquisition by Mac McKinney on Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 at 3: 28: 02 PM

OpEdNews - Quicklink: CIA memos say 'specific intent' of 'pain and suffering' necessary for interrogations to be considered torture. 2008

D. “William Heytesbury on the Sophism infinita sunt finita.”

Sophismata Pironet, Fabienne 2007

Sophism is therefore identified with the ‘practices of demythologisers... who are concerned only with superficial matters rather than substantive content’23.

Mystical Theology and the Liturgical Consummation of Philosophy Sam Norton 2006

Sophism can involve circular reasoning, or conceited arguing.

Archive 2000-07-01 2000

If we neglect or mistake the conditions of proof unintentionally, whether in our private meditations or in addressing others, it is a Paralogism: but if we endeavour to pass off upon others evidence or argument which we know or suspect to be unsound, it is a Sophism.

Logic Deductive and Inductive Carveth Read 1889