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Buridan's ass

noun
Bu·​ri·​dan's ass | \ˈbyu̇rədᵊnz-, -dənz-\

Definition of Buridan's ass 

: a hypothetical dilemma in which a person is postulated as presented with two equally attractive and attainable alternatives and therefore loses freedom of choice

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History and Etymology for Buridan's ass

after Jean Buridan †about 1358 French philosopher, who is reputed to have posed the problem

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