The term originated from Greek σόφισμα , `` sophisma '' , from σοφίζω , `` sophizo '' `` I am wise '' ; confer σοφιστής , `` sophistēs '' , meaning `` wise-ist , one who does wisdom , '' and σοφός , `` sophós '' means `` wise man '' .
The word `` sophism '' originated from the Greek word σόφισμα , `` sophisma '' ( from σοφίζω , `` sophizo '' meaning `` I am wise '' ) . The similar Greek word σοφιστής , `` sophistēs '' means `` wise-ist , one who does wisdom , one who makes a business out of wisdom '' while σοφός , `` sophós '' means a `` wise man '' .