Either or
reasoning(False
dilemma)
Done by Omar Jnaid/Yousef abonayyan
What is False dilemma
• Sometimes called the “either-or” fallacy, a false dilemma is a logical
fallacy that presents only two options or sides when there are many
options or sides. Essentially, a false dilemma presents a “black and
white” kind of thinking when there are actually many shades of gray.
Example:
Explanation
• In this comic, you’ll notice that Dr. Fallacy is presenting only two
options, but the first person clearly has a middle position. You have
to be really careful of this kind of fallacy, as it can really turn your
audience away from your position. The world is complex, and the
way people think is complex. If you dismiss that, you could lose the
respect and interest of your audience.
The end