A
logical fallacy where several
premises are
asserted such that they cannot all be
true at the same time. The
propositions in question may be
contradictory or
contrary. Proving this logical fallacy is one of the methods of
Proof by Contradiction.
Example: x, y, and z are real numbers. x > y, y > z, and z > x
To prove that the premises are inconsistent, assume one is true and use it to prove one of the others false.