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Paralogism

Noun:

Sense 1: A piece of flawed or deceptive reasoning.

Sample Sentence 1: The author's argument was riddled with paralogisms, making it difficult to trust his conclusions.

Sample Sentence 2: Don't be fooled by his clever paralogism – his logic is deeply flawed.

Sense 2: (Philosophy) Fallacious reasoning in relation to the self or the ego.

Sample Sentence 1: Descartes identified several instances of paralogism in his "Meditations on First Philosophy."

Sample Sentence 2: The philosopher's paralogism led him to assert dubious claims about the nature of the human mind.

Sense 3: (Psychology) Self-deception or a false belief resulting from faulty reasoning.

Sample Sentence 1: The patient's paralogism prevented them from accepting the reality of their condition.

Sample Sentence 2: Paralogism can hinder personal growth and prevent individuals from overcoming their negative thought patterns.

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