What is a word for an argumentative victory via empty rhetoric and audience manipulation?
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A word or phrase with similar usage as a "pyrrhic victory", but meaning that the argument was won in an invalid/disingenuous way via empty (but effective) rhetoric and superior persuasive skills. Winning by better controlling the audience rather than presenting any reasonable case for your position.
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A word or phrase with similar usage as a "pyrrhic victory", but meaning that the argument was won in an invalid/disingenuous way via empty (but effective) rhetoric and superior persuasive skills. Winning by better controlling the audience rather than presenting any reasonable case for your position.
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“Sophistry” is what you’re looking for, I think.
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A word or phrase with similar usage as a "pyrrhic victory", but meaning that the argument was won in an invalid/disingenuous way via empty (but effective) rhetoric and superior persuasive skills. Winning by better controlling the audience rather than presenting any reasonable case for your position.
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A word or phrase with similar usage as a "pyrrhic victory", but meaning that the argument was won in an invalid/disingenuous way via empty (but effective) rhetoric and superior persuasive skills. Winning by better controlling the audience rather than presenting any reasonable case for your position.
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“Sophistry” is what you’re looking for, I think.
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yesterday
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“Sophistry” is what you’re looking for, I think.
– Paul
yesterday
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“Sophistry” is what you’re looking for, I think.
– Paul
yesterday
“Sophistry” is what you’re looking for, I think.
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yesterday
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“Sophistry” is what you’re looking for, I think.
– Paul
yesterday