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What is False Dilemma/False Dichotomy Fallacy

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The False Dilemma (also known as 
False Dichotomy) Fallacy occurs

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when an argument presents two options as the only 
possibilities, when in fact more options exist.

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This fallacy limits the possibilities 
to two, often extreme, options,

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with the intent to force a choice between 
them, ignoring other viable alternatives.

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It's a tactic used in argumentation 
to corner the opponent into choosing

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an undesirable option or to oversimplify 
complex issues into black-and-white choices.

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Everyday Example:
In a discussion about career choices, Person

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A says, "You either go to college and succeed, 
or you don't go and end up failing in life."

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Here, Person A is presenting a false dilemma by 
suggesting that success is only achievable through

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college education and that not attending college 
inevitably leads to failure. This ignores other

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paths to success, like vocational training, 
entrepreneurship, or self-taught skills.