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Ancient & Medieval Philosophy -- David L. Rouse

• The term "sophist" came to be used, and still is used, to denote someone who intentionally employs fallacious arguments to deceive an audience

• The negative connotation is largely the result of aristocratic opposition to democracy in ancient Greece.

• Particularly influential in creating this negative connotation were the playwright, Aristophanes, and Plato.

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