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[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [[Latin]] dissimulatus, past participle of dissimulare, from dis- + simulare to [[simulate]] | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [[Latin]] dissimulatus, past participle of dissimulare, from dis- + simulare to [[simulate]] | ||
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Rare before the end of 18th cent.; not in Johnson, Todd, nor Webster 1828. | Rare before the end of 18th cent.; not in Johnson, Todd, nor Webster 1828. | ||
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'''Dissimulation''' is a form of [[deception]] in which one conceals the [[truth]]. It consists of concealing the truth, or in the case of half-truths, concealing [[parts]] of the truth, like inconvenient or [[secret]] [[information]]. Dissimulation differs from [[simulation]], in which one exhibits [[false]] information. Dissimulation commonly takes the form of concealing one's [[ability]] in order to gain the element of [[surprise]] over an opponent. | '''Dissimulation''' is a form of [[deception]] in which one conceals the [[truth]]. It consists of concealing the truth, or in the case of half-truths, concealing [[parts]] of the truth, like inconvenient or [[secret]] [[information]]. Dissimulation differs from [[simulation]], in which one exhibits [[false]] information. Dissimulation commonly takes the form of concealing one's [[ability]] in order to gain the element of [[surprise]] over an opponent. | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Bacon Francis Bacon] has the following to say on the distinction between simulation and dissimulation, "Dissimulation, in the [[negative]]; when a man lets fall [[signs]] and [[arguments]], that he is not, that he is... Simulation, in the [[affirmative]]; when a man industriously and expressly feigns and pretends to be, that he is not." The [[essay]] from which this comes can be found [https://www.authorama.com/essays-of-francis-bacon-7.html here]. |
[[Category: Philosophy]] | [[Category: Philosophy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:16, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Latin dissimulatus, past participle of dissimulare, from dis- + simulare to simulate
Rare before the end of 18th cent.; not in Johnson, Todd, nor Webster 1828.
Definitions
- to hide under a false appearance <smiled to dissimulate her urgency — Alice Glenday>
Description
Dissimulation is a form of deception in which one conceals the truth. It consists of concealing the truth, or in the case of half-truths, concealing parts of the truth, like inconvenient or secret information. Dissimulation differs from simulation, in which one exhibits false information. Dissimulation commonly takes the form of concealing one's ability in order to gain the element of surprise over an opponent.
Francis Bacon has the following to say on the distinction between simulation and dissimulation, "Dissimulation, in the negative; when a man lets fall signs and arguments, that he is not, that he is... Simulation, in the affirmative; when a man industriously and expressly feigns and pretends to be, that he is not." The essay from which this comes can be found here.
