Aporem

An aporem (from Greek  ἄπορος impassable, helpless ) is a kind of ironic , dialectical and logical conclusion of the ancient Greek logic ( Aristotle ).

This conclusion is part of an aporia and usually takes the form of a problem or riddle. It is established on the contrary of what was believed to be true .

literature

• Matthias Gatzemeier , Aporem , in: Jürgen Mittelstraß (ed.) Encyclopedia Philosophy and Philosophy of Science. Vol. 1 of the 2nd edition Stuttgart Metzler 2005 ISBN 978-3-476-02102-1