raisontort
Raisontort is a term used in speculative discussions of argumentation and ethics to describe a pattern of reasoning in which an argument maintains internal logical coherence while leading to conclusions that are morally questionable or socially controversial. The concept functions as a diagnostic label for examining how rational methods can be deployed to justify outcomes that may be harmful, unjust, or at odds with widely accepted norms.
The word is a portmanteau of raison (French for reason) and tort (French for wrong or civil
In practice, raisontort identifies a dual-process structure: a formal argument that is valid or sound, and a
Scholars discuss raisontort in law, policy analysis, AI governance, and media discourse to illustrate how rationalization
See also: rationalization, moral disengagement, cognitive bias, argumentation theory.