• areyouevenreal@lemm.ee
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      5 months ago

      A dichotomy is where there are only two choices or extremes. By saying it’s a false dichotomy you are pointing out there are other options. It doesn’t necessarily mean the two options from before are the same.

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        5 months ago

        By saying it’s a false dichotomy you are pointing out there are other options.

        Ah, was a bit confused, because I’ve never seen anyone doubt the alternatives of Fascism or Anarchism.