Paralogism
[pә'rælәdʒizm]
Definition
(n.) A reasoning which is false in point of form, that is, which is contrary to logical rules or formulae; a formal fallacy, or pseudo-syllogism, in which the conclusion does not follow from the premises.
Checker: Trent
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Sophistry (unintentional), false reasoning.
Typed by Cyril
Definition
n. reasoning beside the point: a conclusion not following from the premises—also Paral′ogy.—v.i. Paral′ogise to reason falsely.
Typist: Silvia