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Definition
seemingly believable, but invalid arguments that display ingenuity in reasoning
- Then, after hours of clear reasoning and firm conviction, we snatch at any sophistry that will nullify our long struggles, and bring us the defeat that we love better than victory.5.3 — Book 5 Chapter 3 — The Wavering Balance (74% in)
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