false dilemma
/ˌfɔːls dɪˈlemə/
forcing a choice between artificially limited options
false dilemma in a sentence
“Either we cut education or raise taxes—ignoring other budget options.”
Origin of false dilemma
Greek dilemma (double proposition)
Related Words
loaded question
a question that presupposes something unproven
complex question
combining multiple questions into one
hasty generalization
drawing broad conclusions from limited examples
sweeping generalization
applying a general rule to exceptional cases
begging the question
assuming the conclusion in the premise
circular reasoning
using the conclusion as a premise