PARALOGISM

paralogism

(noun) an unintentionally invalid argument

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

paralogism (plural paralogisms)

A fallacious argument or illogical conclusion, especially one committed by mistake, or believed by the speaker to be logical.

Source: Wiktionary


Pa*ral"o*gism, n. Etym: [Gr. paralogisme.] (Logic)

Definition: A reasoning which is false in point of form, that is, which is contrary to logical rules or formulæ; a formal fallacy, or pseudo- syllogism, in which the conclusion does not follow from the premises.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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