casuist

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que usa raciocínios engenhosos, porém frequentemente enganosos ou falsos, especialmente em questões de moral ou ética.

A noun referring to a person who uses clever but often misleading or false reasoning, especially in matters of morality or ethics.

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   A person who uses clever but often misleading or false reasoning, especially in moral or ethical questions.

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   • The philosopher was accused of being a casuist, twisting logic to fit his argument.
   • In the debate, he acted like a casuist, making his point sound valid but flawed.
   • A casuist might argue that a small lie is acceptable if it prevents harm.

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