noun A teacher of philosophy and rhetoric in ancient Greece
In politics, a sophist may be a politician or public figure who uses clever but dishonest tactics to sway public opinion.
In philosophy, a sophist is a person who uses clever but false arguments to deceive others.
In legal contexts, a sophist may be someone who uses deceptive or misleading arguments to win a case.
In education, the term sophist may refer to a teacher who emphasizes the development of practical skills and knowledge over theoretical understanding.
In the field of rhetoric, a sophist is someone who uses persuasive techniques to manipulate or deceive an audience.
In the field of literature, a sophist may be referenced as a skilled rhetorician or someone who uses persuasive language to deceive or manipulate.
In psychology, a sophist may be used to describe someone who is skilled at using logical fallacies or deceptive arguments to influence others.
In philosophy, a sophist may refer to a practitioner of sophism, which is the use of clever but false arguments to deceive or manipulate.
In the legal profession, a sophist may be used to describe a lawyer who uses deceptive or misleading arguments to win cases.
In politics, a sophist may refer to a politician who uses clever but misleading rhetoric to sway public opinion.