Sophism
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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 itis properly called a sophism, or fallacy. I. Watts.Let us first rid ourselves of sophisms, those of depraved men, andthose of heartless philosophers. I. Taylor.
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An [argument] used to [defend]/prove a [false] statement/idea.
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