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dilemma Logic a form of argument one of whose premises is the conjunction of two conditional statements and the other of which affirms the disjunction of their antecedents, and whose conclusion is the disjunction of their consequents. Its form is if p then q and if r then s; either p or r so either q or s Dilemma Buridan’s ass placed exactly between two equal haystacks, could not decide which to turn to in his hunger. [Fr. Philos.: Brewer Dictionary, 154] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In fact, the extremely attentive server anticipates our dilemna and introduces us to yet another Belvedere innovation - the "small bites" dessert menu. At the end of the Quest, Blades faces this dilemna in a very personal way. Within the Democratic Party the dilemna is more acute. |
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