Expressing two assertions that could not both be true under any possible circumstances is known as
A) a logical inconsistency.
B) a self-referential inconsistency.
C) the false dichotomy fallacy.
D) the fallacy of affirming the consequent.

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A logical inconsistency refers to a situation where two assertions cannot both be true under any circumstances. This is also known as a contradiction.

Answer: C
 The false dichotomy fallacy refers to presenting two options as the only possible choices when, in reality, there may be other options available. However, this does not necessarily involve two assertions that cannot both be true under any circumstances.

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