#2 Word of the Day

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#2 "aporia"

aporia \uh-PAWR-ee-uh\, noun:

1. Difficulty determining the truth of an idea due to equally valid arguments for and against it.
2. In rhetoric, the expression of a simulated or real doubt, as about where to begin or what to do or say.

Another definition:

Aporia (Ancient Greek: : impasse; lack of resources; puzzlement; doubt; confusion) denotes, in philosophy, a philosophical puzzle or state of puzzlement, and, in rhetoric, a rhetorically useful expression of doubt.

My Application

“Two paths lay before Adam. The first paved in marble, accompanied by gold-plated railings on each side. Further ahead, convenient stores, rest stops, hot dog stands, vending machines, among others, stood embracing its travelers. With arms wrapped around each other, its travelers threw their heads back, letting out a torrent of unrestrained laughter. But standing tiptoed, he saw what looked like a dark ominous cloud greeting its travelers in the end. The second path was a series of hurdles. Potholes, bumps and crevices marred the path. The surrounding land was sparse, devoid of privileges. Its pilgrims, dramatically fewer, were slumped forward, their expression tired but determined. At the end, a pool of light shone to greet its pilgrims. Seeing this, Adam pealed off his backpack, laid it on the ground, and sat down at the fork dividing the two paths, overwhelmed by the state of aporia.”