Examples of False Dichotomy

The advocate represents an issue as "black or white" when in fact the reality is "shades of grey".

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In the podcast below we discuss False Dichotomies and False Dilemmas.

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For a comprehensive and considered written commentary on False Dichotomy (and other fallacies) - see The skeptic's field guide to spotting fallacies in thinking - Humbug!

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