casuistical

• Relatif à la casuistique, c'est-à-dire l'application de principes éthiques généraux à des cas particuliers de conscience ; implique souvent un raisonnement trop subtil ou sophistiqué.

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.

   relatif à la casuistique

   • 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.

   Synonymescasuisticfallaciousjesuiticalsophisticalspecious

2. Applying ethical principlesC2formal

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

   Casuistique, relatif à l'application des principes éthiques

   • 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.

   Synonymescasuistic