HyperDic: casuistry

English > 2 senses of the word casuistry:
NOUNcognitioncasuistryargumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading
cognitioncasuistrymoral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas
English > casuistry: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaningargumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading.
Broaderargumentation, logical argument, argument, line of reasoning, lineA course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood
Adjectivescasuistic, casuisticalof or relating to or practicing casuistry
Nounscasuistsomeone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
English > casuistry: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaningmoral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas.
NarrowerprobabilismA Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that he wishes even though some different opinion might be more probable
Broaderethics, moral philosophyThe philosophical study of moral values and rules
Spanishcasuística
Catalancasuística
Adjectivescasuistic, casuisticalof or relating to the use of ethical principles / principles to resolve moral problems

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