What is another word for paralogism?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹələd͡ʒˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Paralogism is a term used to describe a careless or illogical argument that seems to be logically valid. There are several synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably depending on the context. For instance, false reasoning, flawed logic, fallaciousness, and nonsensicality are all synonyms of paralogism. In addition, sophistry, speciousness, and deception can also be used to describe paralogism in the sense of an intentional attempt to mislead or manipulate the audience with seemingly compelling but ultimately invalid arguments. Ultimately, these synonyms all convey the same idea that the argument in question is flawed, illogical, and ultimately invalid.

What are the hypernyms for Paralogism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Paralogism?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Paralogism

This is the root-paralogism of all idealisms, whether subjective or objective, psychological or epistemological."
"John Dewey's logical theory"
Delton Thomas Howard
A vast amount of confusion and paralogism respecting the grounds of Induction would be dispelled by keeping in view these simple considerations.
"A System Of Logic, Ratiocinative And Inductive (Vol. 1 of 2)"
John Stuart Mill
I have before alluded to the faults of logic which are Protestant necessities: but I never said that Protestant argument had nothing but paralogism.
"A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II (of II)"
Augustus de Morgan

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