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False Dilemma

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

False Dilemma refers to a logical fallacy where only two options are presented as the only possible choices, when in reality there are more alternatives available.

AP course connection

Topic 3.2: 3.2 Identifying and avoiding flawed lines of reasoning

Unit 3

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