James writes an essay claiming that either we increase income taxes or the country goes bankrupt.

Question

James writes an essay claiming that either we increase income taxes or the country goes bankrupt. Which fallacy does he commit? a) none b) appeal to authority c) slippery slope d) false dichotomy e) many questions

Answer 1

This is a false dichotomy. There are possible outcomes other than increasing the income tax or a bankrupt country. A dichotomy requires two outcomes to be the only possible outcomes.