Casuistry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's casuistry on the issue of tax reform was widely criticized by her opponents as an attempt to obscure her true intentions.
- His argument relied on casuistry, using complex and convoluted language to make a weak point seem stronger.
- The lawyer's casuistry in the courtroom was so effective that the jury was left confused and unsure of what to believe.
- The philosopher's critics accused him of using casuistry to defend his unpopular views, rather than engaging in honest and straightforward debate.
- The company's advertising campaign was accused of casuistry, making claims that were technically true but misleading in practice.
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Meaning 2
Moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.