Friday Philosophising

[bronchitikat]

What is Truth?

Once upon a time there was such a thing as Truth.  The existence of Truth was generally agreed upon, as was, more or less, what was the nature of Truth.  There was also a general agreement that Truth was a Good Thing & UnTruth was Not.  Various things were either True, or UnTrue, and people were, generally, encouraged to

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[bronchitikat]

Try the critique, linked above. Although the sheer silliness more-or-less spoke for itself.

What is truth?

[annelaure]

That's an interesting question. Mainly the way people interpret facts I'd say. Unfortunately, truth doesn't seem to be an important value anymore. Neither is honesty, since they are linked.

The great advantage about telling the truth is that nobody ever believes it.
--Dorothy L. Sayers (Gaudy Night)

Re: What is truth?

[annelaure]

most people today aren't looking for the truth. They're looking for an excuse

Exactly. Which really annoys me to say the least.

[papertowlbtrfly]

Trust no one.

[bronchitikat]

Poor you.

*Hugs*

How's the course going, or shouldn't I ask?