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Trilemma logo #21000 A trilemma is a difficult choice from three options, each of which is (or appears) unacceptable or unfavourable. There are two logically equivalent ways in which to express a trilemma: it can be expressed as a choice among three unfavourable options, one of which must be chosen, or as a choice among three favourable options, only two of which are ...
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trilemma logo #22641quandary having three choices
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Trilemma

Trilemma logo #21002• (n.) A syllogism with three conditional propositions, the major premises of which are disjunctively affirmed in the minor. See Dilemma. • (n.) A state of things in which it is difficult to determine which one of three courses to pursue.
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trilemma

trilemma logo #21009trilemma 1. A situation, or (in Logic) a syllogism, of the nature of a dilemma, but involving three alternatives instead of two. 2. A situation offering three undesirable options.
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Trilemma

Trilemma logo #21203See Proof by cases.
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