Meaning of mental gymnastics | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Difficult and complex logical thought processes, especially when performed effortlessly.
   plural, plural-only
2. Inventive, complex arguments used to justify what is otherwise unjustifiable.
   derogatory, plural, plural-only

Examples

“To cope with these mental gymnastics we apply⟳ various ways of simplifying and reducing the information.”

“People often perform⟳ mental gymnastics in order⟳ to blame⟳ anyone but themselves.”

“But the end⟳ of science is to know⟳ reality. It is not mental gymnastics or a logical pastime.”

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