False Dichotomy

Discussion of the nature of Ultimate Reality and the path to Enlightenment.
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DivineIntercourse
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False Dichotomy

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What is this? Please explain...
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Re: False Dichotomy

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A binary choice that is falsely conceived. For example, if I told you "you can choose between toast or eggs for breakfast," this would almost certainly be a false dichotomy because you have many more choices that just toast or eggs.
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Re: False Dichotomy

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You can find the answer to such questions on any logical fallacy site or Wiki. Or just Google it.
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Re: False Dichotomy

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Really?
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Re: False Dichotomy

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Yeah, really. Try it. Google "false dichotomy".
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I'm lazy.
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Re: False Dichotomy

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Oh, right. So it was easier to ask the question here and read the answers than Google 2 words and read those answers? Ok.
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Re: False Dichotomy

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OK, you caught me! I just wanted to post something. Is that OK? I'm sure that you've let other more inappropriate threads/posts slip through.
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You enjoy pushing the boundaries with Dan a little too much.
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Re: False Dichotomy

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I'm understanding him differently. It's almost like I'm me again, for some moments, but then... I have 2 different types of insanities and that just makes everything so much more... !!!!!!
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Thank you. You're one of my favorite posters!
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