bifurcation fallacy

Definitions

A logical fallacy that falsely presents two options as the only possibilities when other alternatives exist.

Examples

The debate relied on a bifurcation fallacy, pretending there were only two possible choices.

She pointed out the bifurcation fallacy: the policy could be improved without being scrapped entirely.

Synonyms

false dilemma false dichotomy either-or fallacy black-and-white fallacy false alternative