Question

What is this an example of it is empty to plead that thre solution to the dilemmas of the present rests of the hands of the clock. The solution is in our hands

Answer 1

Answer: Claim

This is an example of a "claim." A claim is an assertion that states that something is the case, or that something is a fact. It is typically provided regarding a situation that is in dispute. In this case, most people would argue that time will help us reach the solution to our problems. The speaker is disputing this assumption, by saying that the solution is in our hands.