Casuistry word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "casuistry" word

[noun] moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas
[noun] argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading

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\Cas"u*ist*ry\, a. 1. The science or doctrine of dealing with cases of conscience, of resolving questions of right or wrong in conduct, or determining the lawfulness or unlawfulness of what a man may do by rules and principles drawn from the Scriptures, from the laws of society or the church, or from equity and natural reason; the application of general moral rules to particular cases. The consideration of these nice and puzzling question in the science of ethics has given rise, in modern times, to a particular department of it, distinguished by the title of casuistry. --Stewart. Casuistry in the science of cases (i.e., oblique deflections from the general rule). --De Quincey. 2. Sophistical, equivocal, or false reasoning or teaching in regard to duties, obligations, and morals.

Related terms: argument, categorical imperative, circularity, controversy, ethical philosophy, flyting, hedonism, hollow mockery, insincerity, intuitionism, jesuitry, moral philosophy, mystification, ontology, passage of arms, philosophism, rhubarb, school of thought, set-to, tongue in cheek, verbal engagement, war of words

The fun area, different aproach to word »casuistry«

Let's analyse "casuistry" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YRTSIUSAC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. .- ... ..- .. ... - .-. -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: casuistry: 1 + 3 + 9 = 13, reduced: 4 (or 2 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Four.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: casuistry: 3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 7 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (2)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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