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Description and examples of False Dilemma fallacy. ... A False Dilemma is a fallacy in which a person uses the following pattern of "reasoning":
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www.nizkor.org/features/fallacies/false-dilemma.html
www.nizkor.org/features/fallacies/false-dilemma.html
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Presenting two options as if they were contradictions or contraries, when in fact they are not, is the common fallacy of false dilemma--so called because the "dilemma," or hard choice between two options, is "false," because other options than the two offered are possible.
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www.sjsu.edu/depts/itl/graphics/adhom/dilemma.html
www.sjsu.edu/depts/itl/graphics/adhom/dilemma.html
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A limited number of options (usually two) is given, while in reality there are more options. A false dilemma is an illegitimate use of the "or" operator. ... Putting issues or opinions into "black or white" terms is a common instance of this fallacy.
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onegoodmove.org/fallacy/fd.htm
onegoodmove.org/fallacy/fd.htm
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The False Dilemma fallacy occurs when an argument offers a false range of choices and requires that you pick one of them. The range is false because there may be other, unstated choices which would only serve to undermine the original argument. ... False Dilemma Fallacy: Examples and Discussion...
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atheism.about.com/od/logicalfallacies/a/falsedilemma.ht...
atheism.about.com/od/logicalfallacies/a/falsedilemma.htm
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The False Dilemma fallacy occurs when an argument offers a false range of choices and requires that you pick one of them. The range is false because there may be other, unstated choices which would only serve to undermine the original argument. ... Usually, the False Dilemma fallacy takes this form:
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atheism.about.com/od/logicalfallacies/a/falsedilemma_2....
atheism.about.com/od/logicalfallacies/a/falsedilemma_2.htm
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For example, if someone were to demonstrate apparent psychic abilities, one would commit the fallacy of false dilemma if one were to reason: Either she's a fraud or she is truly psychic, and she's not a fraud;
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www.skepdic.com/falsedilemma.html
www.skepdic.com/falsedilemma.html
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Describes and gives examples of the Black-or-White Fallacy. ... For this reason, this fallacy is sometimes called "false" or "bogus" dilemma. However, these names are misleading, since not all instances have the form of a dilemma; some instead take the following, also validating form:
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www.fallacyfiles.org/eitheror.html
www.fallacyfiles.org/eitheror.html
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False Dilemma / Bifurcation Fallacy; an explanation and an example of this logical fallacy. ... The bifurcation fallacy is committed when a false dilemma is presented, i.e. when someone is asked to choose between two options when there is at least one other option available. Of course, arguments that restrict the options...
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www.logicalfallacies.info/presumption/false-dilemma/
www.logicalfallacies.info/presumption/false-dilemma/
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False Dilemma Fallacy Creationism True Misuse Darwin's Logical Economy. ... The false dilemma fallacy refers to misuse of the or operator. For another misuse of "or", see the false choice fallacy. For misuse of the and operator, see package deal fallacy.
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www.economicexpert.com/a/False:dilemma.html
www.economicexpert.com/a/False:dilemma.html
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