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False dilemma
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1. False dilemma
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 3 False dilemma 3 
 4 False dilemma 4 

A "false dilemma" is a logical fallacy whereby only a few of all possible choices are presented as being "collectively exhaustive". In some cases, the choices presented are not "mutually exclusive".

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2. Sets: Mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive
Items in a set can be partitioned into categories in many ways. Yes or noGiven a set:



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3. False dilemma 1
False dilemma 1
A "false dilemma" fallacy is when only some choices are provided.

4. False dilemma 2
False dilemma 2
Often, the choices presented are not "mutually exclusive". That is, they overlap.

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5. False dilemma 3
False dilemma 3
Often, there are other choices that are not presented. The choices are not "collectively exhaustive" in that they do not cover all possible choices.

Information sign More: Sets: Mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive

6. False dilemma 4
False dilemma 4
Often, the choices presented are not "mutually exclusive" and are not "collectively exhaustive".

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