philosophism

noun

phi·​los·​o·​phism
fə̇ˈläsəˌfizəm
plural -s
1
: spurious philosophic argument : sophistry
2

Word History

Etymology

French philosophisme, from Middle French, from Old French philosophie philosophy + -isme -ism

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“Philosophism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosophism. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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