paralogism

pa·ral·o·gism  (p-rl-jzm)

n.

A fallacious or illogical argument or conclusion.

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[Late Latin paralogismus, from Greek paralogismos, from paralogos, unreasonable : para-, beyond; see para-¹ + logos, reason; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]

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pa·ralo·gist n.

pa·ralo·gistic adj.

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paralogism [pəˈræləˌdʒɪzəm]

n

1. (Philosophy / Logic) (Psychology) Logic Psychol an argument that is unintentionally invalid Compare sophism

2. any invalid argument or conclusion

[via Late Latin from Greek paralogismos, from paralogizesthai to argue fallaciously, from para-¹ + -logizesthai, ultimately from logos word]

paralogist  n

paralogistic  adj

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paralogism, paralogy, paralogia

a method or process of reasoning which contradicts logical rules or formulas, especially the use of a faulty syllogism (the formal fallacy). — paralogist, n. — paralogistic, adj.

See also: Argumentation

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Noun

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paralogism - an unintentionally invalid argument fallacy, false belief - a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning