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Buridan’s ass

Buridan’s ass (14TH CENTURY).

A theoretical illustration of the dilemma posed by the need to make a decision between two equally attractive proposals.

The concept itself dates from much earlier times, being discussed first by Aristotle (384-322 BC).

In Buridan’s example, an ass faces starvation when it is unable to choose between two equally appetizing piles of hay.

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