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False dilemma
1. False dilemma
1 False dilemma 1
2 False dilemma 2
3 False dilemma 3
4 False dilemma 4
A "
false dilemma" is a logical fallacy whereby only a few of all possible choices are presented as being "
collectively exhaustive". In some cases, the choices presented are not "
mutually exclusive".
2. Sets: Mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive
Items in a set can be partitioned into categories in many ways. Given a set, such as "
yes" and "
no".
Mutually exclusive means that "yes" or a "no" are distinct and cannot be both at the same time.
Collectively exhaustive means that everything must be either a "yes" or a "no". There are no other possibilities.
3. False dilemma 1
A "
false dilemma" fallacy is when only some choices are provided.
4. False dilemma 2
Often, the choices presented are not "
mutually exclusive". That is, they overlap.
5. False dilemma 3
Often, there are other choices that are not presented. The choices are not "
collectively exhaustive" in that they do not cover all possible choices.
6. False dilemma 4
Often, the choices presented are not "
mutually exclusive" and are not "
collectively exhaustive".
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