paralogism

Meanings

• figure of speech

  A figure of speech in which an argument is presented in a way that intentionally diverges from the normal logical sequence or accepted truth, often used to create a surprising or humorous effect.

  - "In a paralogism, a speaker might argue that because all cats are animals, and all animals have tails, therefore all cats have tails – even though some cats do not."
  - "The comedian used a paralogism when he said, 'I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised and asked, 'Comma where?''"

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Variants

List of all variants of paralogism that leads to same result
paralogism , paralogisms

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Etymology

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From the Greek 'paralogos', meaning 'contrary to logic' or 'fallacious argument'

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Trivia

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1. Paralogisms are also known as 'fallacies of reasoning' or 'logical fallacies'.

2. The use of paralogisms in debates or arguments can be a sign of intellectual dishonesty or a lack of critical thinking skills.

3. Paralogisms can be found in various forms of literature, including poetry, satire, and philosophical texts.

4. Paralogisms can be used to create humorous effects in everyday conversations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fallacy: Paralogisms are a type of logical fallacy, which can lead to incorrect conclusions or misunderstandings.

2. Metaphor: Both paralogisms and metaphors involve figurative language, but paralogisms intentionally distort logic while metaphors use comparison to create meaning.

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Culture

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Paralogisms have been used in literature and philosophy to challenge assumptions and provoke thought. In Plato's 'Meno', Socrates uses a paralogism to demonstrate the concept of inquiry and the search for knowledge.

How to Memorize "paralogism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a logical flowchart or tree diagram, and visualize how a paralogism diverges from the expected logical sequence.
   - Draw a diagram showing the relationship between a normal argument and a paralogism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'paralogism' with the concept of 'surprise' or 'twists' in arguments.
   - Think of a paralogism as a 'trick' or 'joke' in language.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Peculiar Arguments Are Logically Off-base, Surprisingly Intended.'
   - Use the acronym 'PARALOGISM' to remember the definition: 'P'erverted 'A'rguments 'R'eason 'A'gainst 'L'ogic, 'O'ften 'G'aining 'I'nteresting 'S'urprises 'M'aking people 'Think'.

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