paralogism
11paralogísm — s. n., pl. paralogísme …
12paralogism — pa·ral·o·gism || pÉ™ rælÉ™dʒɪzm n. illogical reasoning, invalid argument; conclusion based on illogical reasoning (Logic) …
13paralogism — [pə ralədʒɪz(ə)m] noun Logic a piece of illogical or fallacious reasoning, especially one which appears superficially logical. Derivatives paralogical adjective paralogically adverb paralogist noun Origin C16: from Fr. paralogisme, via late L.… …
14paralogism — n.; (also paralogy) Sophistry (unintentional), false reasoning …
15paralogism — pa·ral·o·gism …
16paralogism — Паралогизм …
17paralogism — /pəˈrælədʒɪzəm/ (say puh raluhjizuhm) noun 1. a piece of false or fallacious reasoning, especially (distinguished from sophism) one of whose falseness the reasoner is not conscious. 2. reasoning of this kind. {Greek paralogismos false reasoning}… …
18paralogism — n. illogical or fallacious deduction. ♦ paralogical, ♦ paralogistic, a. ♦ paralogize, v.i. be illogical; draw unwarranted conclusions. ♦ paralogist, n …
19paralogism — n. Logic 1 a fallacy. 2 illogical reasoning (esp. of which the reasoner is unconscious). Derivatives: paralogist n. paralogize v.intr. (also ise). Etymology: F paralogisme f. LL paralogismus f. Gk paralogismos f. paralogizomai reason falsely f.… …
20paralogia, paralogism, paralogy — False reasoning, involving self deception. [G. p., a fallacy, fr. para, beside, + logos, reason] thematic p. false reasoning in relation chiefly to one theme or subject, upon which the mind dwells insistently …