- Sophistry is clever but misleading reasoning, often used to deceive or confuse someone. - It’s like using fancy arguments or tricky logic to make something false _sound_ true. - The word comes from the Sophists, ancient Greek teachers known for their rhetorical skills – but they got a bad reputation for prioritising winning debates over seeking truth. - [[Plato]] wasn't a fan. Accusing the Sophists on valuing money over [[philosophy]]. *** Created: [[2024-12-12]]