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casuistical

/ˌkæz.juˈɪs.tɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ˌkæz.juˈɪs.tɪ.kəl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruОтносящийся к казуистике, применению общих этических принципов к частным случаям совести; часто подразумевает чрезмерно тонкие или софистические рассуждения.

Relating to casuistry, the application of general ethical principles to particular cases of conscience; often implies overly subtle or specious reasoning.

  1. Relating to casuistryC2formal

    Pertaining to the practice of using clever but often misleading reasoning to resolve moral or ethical issues.

    ruКазуистический

    • His casuistical arguments were designed to justify the unjustifiable.
    • The philosopher's casuistical approach was criticized for its lack of moral clarity.
    • She employed casuistical reasoning to navigate the complex ethical dilemma.

    Synonymscasuisticfallaciousjesuiticalsophisticalspecious

  2. Applying ethical principlesC2formal

    Relating to the application of general ethical principles to specific cases or moral problems.

    ruПрименяющий этические принципы

    • The casuistical method is often used in medical ethics to resolve difficult patient care decisions.
    • His casuistical analysis of the contract helped identify potential moral conflicts.
    • The theologian's casuistical writings explored the boundaries of moral responsibility.

    Synonymscasuistic

Forms
  • more casuistical comparative form
  • most casuistical superlative form
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