Question
What is Dilemma? Explain the different forms of dilemma and discuss the methods of avoiding a dilemma.
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A dilemma is a form of argument in logic in which a conclusion is drawn from two or more conditional premises together with a disjunctive premise. It is called a dilemma because it presents two alternatives or "horns," and whichever alternative is accepted, the same or a related conclusion follows. The term is derived from the Greek words *di* meaning "two" and *lemma* meaning "assumption" or "proposition." In logical reasoning, a dilemma is regarded as a powerful form of inference because it compels acceptance of a conclusion by covering all the possible alternatives mentioned in the premises. It is frequently employed in philosophical discussions, legal reasoning, political debates, ethics, and everyday decision-making. The essential structure of a dilemma consists of conditional statements and a disjunctive statement. The conditional statements indicate what follows from each alternative, while the disjunctive statement asserts that at least one of the alternatives must be true. Depending upon the nature of the conclusion and the arrangement of the premises, dilemmas are classified into different forms. A valid dilemma requires that the conditional premises and the disjunctive premise be logically connected so that the conclusion necessarily follows. A dilemma generally contains three components. The first component is the major premise consisting of two or more hypothetical propositions. The second component is the minor premise, which is a disjunctive proposition affirming one of the antecedents or denying one of the consequents. The third component is the conclusion, which is either categorical or disjunctive depending upon the type of dilemma. The validity of the argument depends upon the proper arrangement of these elements. The first important form is the Simple Constructive Dilemma. It derives a single categorical conclusion from two conditional premises and a disjunctive premise affirming the antecedents. Its logical form is: If P, then R. If Q, then R. Either P or Q. Therefore, R. In this form, regardless of whether P or Q is true, the same conclusion R follows. For example: If the examination is difficult, students will work harder. If the examination is easy, students will still prepare seriously to secure high marks. The examination will either be difficult or easy. Therefore, students will prepare seriously or
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