Fallacy

False Dilemma Fallacy

This is a fallacy where only two choices are presented. Yet, more exist, or a spectrum of possible choices exists between two extremes.

Either/or: This is a conclusion that oversimplifies the argument by reducing it to only two sides or choices. Example:

We can either stop using cars or destroy the earth.

In this example, the two choices are presented as the only options, yet the author ignores a range of choices in between such as developing cleaner technology, car-sharing systems for necessities and emergencies, or better community planning to discourage daily driving.