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A situation in which two alternative points of views are presented as the only options, whereas others are available.
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False dilemma — A false dilemma (also called false dichotomy, the either or fallacy, fallacy of false choice, black and white thinking, or the fallacy of exhaustive hypotheses) is a type of logical fallacy that involves a situation in which only two alternatives … Wikipedia
False precision — (also called overprecision, fake precision, misplaced precision and spurious accuracy) occurs when numerical data are presented in a manner that implies better precision than is actually the case; since precision is a limit to accuracy, this… … Wikipedia
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false dichotomy — noun A situation in which two alternative points of views are presented as the only options, whereas others are available. Syn: fallacy of the excluded middle, false dilemma … Wiktionary
False imprisonment — is a tort, and possibly a crime, wherein a person is intentionally confined without legal authority.ElementsThe elements of the tort are: * Intent to confine another person against their will. In Australia, this element will be fulfilled if the… … Wikipedia
Dilemma of determinism — The dilemma of determinism seems to rule out free will whether reality is determined or not, which would rule out both Compatibilism and Metaphysical Libertarianism The dilemma of determinism is the claim that if determinism is true, our actions… … Wikipedia
Dilemma — For other uses, see Dilemma (disambiguation). Between a rock and a hard place redirects here. For other uses, see Between a Rock and a Hard Place (disambiguation). A dilemma (Greek: δί λημμα double proposition ) is a problem offering at least two … Wikipedia
Euthyphro dilemma — The Euthyphro dilemma is found in Plato s dialogue Euthyphro , in which Socrates asks Euthyphro: Is the pious () loved by the gods because it is pious, or is it pious because it is loved by the gods? (10a)In monotheistic terms, this is usually… … Wikipedia
Constructive dilemma — Rules of inference Propositional calculus Modus ponens (A→B, A ⊢ B) Modus tollens (A→B, ¬B ⊢ ¬A) … Wikipedia
List of fallacies — For specific popular misconceptions, see List of common misconceptions. A fallacy is incorrect argumentation in logic and rhetoric resulting in a lack of validity, or more generally, a lack of soundness. Contents 1 Formal fallacies 1.1… … Wikipedia
