The False Dichotomy

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The False Dichotomy

Are we really stuck between a rock and a hard place?

Updated: 2023.08.16

3 min read · Intermediate

The False Dichotomy

이분법으로 세상을 나누는 잘못

Articles

False Dilemma : Department of Philosophy

Videos

False Dilemma 19 Common Fallacies, Explained.

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever been in a high-stress or high-stakes situation where false dichotomies were presented? How did you navigate through it?

잘못된 이분법 때문에 스트레스를 많이 받거나 위태로운 상황에 처한 적이 있나요? 어떻게 극복했나요?

Can you think of any other examples of false dichotomies in everyday life, apart from the ones mentioned in the passage?

이 글에 언급된 것 외에 일상에서 잘못된 이분법의 다른 예를 생각해 볼 수 있나요?

What strategies can you employ to avoid falling into the trap of false dichotomies and explore alternative options?

잘못된 이분법의 함정에 빠지지 않고 다른 대안을 모색하기 위해 어떤 전략을 사용할 수 있을까요?

Do you believe that finding multiple viable solutions is always possible, or are there certain circumstances where it becomes more challenging?

여러 가지 실행 가능한 해결책을 찾는 것이 항상 가능할까요? 아니면 어떻게든 상황이 더 악화되는 경우도 있나요?

Can you think of any historical or political examples where false dichotomies were used to influence public perception or support a particular agenda?

대중의 인식에 영향을 미치거나 특정 의제를 지지하기 위해 잘못된 이분법이 사용된 역사적 또는 정치적 사례를 생각해 볼 수 있나요?

How can education systems and media literacy programs help individuals recognize and critically evaluate logical fallacies?

교육 시스템과 미디어 리터러시 프로그램은 개인이 논리적 오류를 인식하고 비판적으로 평가하는 데 어떻게 도움이 될 수 있나요?

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

torrid

very hot and dry; scorching

例句

The desert is known for its torrid temperatures during the day.

例句

Their torrid affair ended in heartbreak.

be stricken with

to be affected by a serious illness or condition

例句

She was stricken with a severe case of pneumonia and had to be hospitalized.

例句

The village was stricken with poverty, and the residents struggled to make ends meet.

overbearing

overly domineering

例句

My mother has always been overbearing; I find that that is how she shows her love.

例句

I don’t mean to be overbearing, but you do need to clean up after yourself.

a plethora of

a large or excessive amount of something

例句

The supermarket offers a plethora of food options from various cuisines.

例句

The conference provided attendees with a plethora of valuable insights from industry experts.

*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。

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