eristic

Here again we catch a glimpse rather of a Socratic or Eristic than of a Sophist in the ordinary sense of the term.

He belonged to the fighting class, and was further distinguished as a hero of debate, who professed the eristic art.

Sokrates was much more Eristic than Protagoras, who generally manifested himself by continuous speech or lecture.

Sokrates — the most persevering and acute Eristic of his age.

Lucian's references to the school are as eristic or argumentative.