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Translation casuistry into russian

casuistry
Noun
raiting
The philosopher's argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
Аргумент философа был отвергнут как простая казуистика.

Definitions

casuistry
Noun
raiting
The use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry.
The lawyer's argument was dismissed as mere casuistry, lacking any real substance.
The resolving of moral problems by the application of theoretical rules to particular instances.
The philosopher's approach to ethical dilemmas often involved detailed casuistry to find a resolution.