casuistry

casuistry Definition

casu·istry (kaz̸h′o̵̅o̅ is trē)

noun pl. -·ries

the application of general principles of ethics to specific problems of right and wrong in conduct, in order to solve or clarify them
subtle but misleading or false reasoning; sophistry, often, specif., about moral issues

Etymology: casuist + -ry

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Adjective modifier

such: However, I'm not convinced of such casuistry because I'm not convinced that self-regard and egocentrism are exactly the same thing.

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