Classical Logical Sophism

Definition

A debate tactic that hides intellectual laziness behind formal logic—using fallacy-naming as conversation-ender rather than engaging with actual arguments, mistaking the map of logic for the territory of truth.

Example Usage

When he dismissed her entire argument by shouting 'straw man!' without addressing her actual points, he was committing classical logical sophism.

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