sophist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who uses clever but misleading arguments, especially in public debates or law courts.

  - "The sophist argued that black was white."
  - "Socrates was accused of being a sophist by his opponents."

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Synonyms

logic chopper

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Variants

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sophist , sophists

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Etymology

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From Greek sophos, wise + itiles, traveler, from sophos, wise + tithenai, to place, set: one skilled in travel, hence, a teacher or a scholar.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greek city-state of Syracuse was home to many famous sophists, including Gorgias and Protagoras.

2. The word sophist has also been used as a pejorative term to describe someone who uses deceptive or manipulative language.

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1. Rhetoric: The art of persuasive speaking or writing, often used by sophists to deceive their audiences.

2. Philosophy: The study of fundamental questions about existence, reality, and knowledge, which was often taught by sophists.

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In ancient Greece, sophists were itinerant teachers who offered instruction in various subjects, including rhetoric, grammar, and philosophy. They charged fees for their services and were often criticized for their emphasis on style over substance.

How to Memorize "sophist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person dressed in ancient Greek robes, carrying a scroll and traveling from place to place, teaching and debating with others.
   - Imagine a person using clever but misleading arguments to win a debate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of an ancient Greek teacher or scholar.
   - Think of a person who uses clever but misleading arguments.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym SOPHIST: Sophos, wise; Philos, lover of; Isos, equal; Techne, art; Sophist, one who practices.
   - Create a sentence using the word sophist in it.

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