Etymology
The word "trilemma" is derived from the Greek words "tri" (three) and "lemma" (premise or proposition).
Meaning
A trilemma is a situation in which someone is faced with three difficult choices, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. No matter which choice is made, there will be negative consequences.
Origin
The concept of a trilemma was first introduced by the Greek philosopher Protagoras in the 5th century BC. Protagoras argued that there are three possible positions on the question of whether there is one true religion:
Protagoras concluded that this trilemma makes it impossible to know which religion is true, and therefore we should be tolerant of all religions.
The term "trilemma" was first used in English in the 16th century. It has since been used to describe a variety of situations in which someone is faced with three difficult choices.
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