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What kind of fallacy is this?A debater makes an assertion and then list 3 cases A, B, C as resulting from his assertion. A is absurd and obviously false, B is a half-truth, C is mostly correct. He argues that since C is correct therefore his assertion is correct. I know in this case, his argument is incorrect and he is committing a fallacy. But what kind of fallacy is this? It is not exactly comparing apples to oranges (I tried to search using the words but came up with nothing).
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| asked on Saturday, Nov 22, 2014 02:42:32 PM by shuami | |
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It sounds as if it might be a form of the False Dilemma (trilemma). This sounds sort of like the Jesus was either a lunatic, liar, or Lord. Limiting choices is fallacious and shows a lack of creative thinking. Reality is generally far more complex and less black and white, and other options can exist (e.g., it is possible that Jesus was legend ). Not sure what else I can suggest based on your description. Perhaps if you provide a real example it will help. Thanks! |
| answered on Monday, Dec 22, 2014 06:39:07 PM by Bo Bennett, PhD | |
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