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2006-10-13 09:13:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities Philosophy

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Truth works. Lies do not. Complete truths work better than partial truths.

Think about it: If you decided tomorrow that you could fly by flapping your arms, that stones were edible, and that cars could operate on ice cream instead of gasoline, how well do you think that would work out? It wouldn't. Those are all completely untrue.

If you decided that people liked being punched in the face when you saw them, and you didn't end up in jail, you would probably soon find yourself surrounded only by people who DO like to be punched in the face. This is a good demonstration of the 'Pygmalion effect' - sometimes you can MAKE something true by acting as if it were, if only locally.

And then we come to some of the more ephemeral things. Some people find their lives immensely enhanced by believing in a god. Some find it likewise improved by not doing so. And for each of those people, their version of reality is true for the simple reason that it works. At least during their lifespan (all bets are off for the next life).

This is part of the point of science - to distinguish universal, objective truths from those which are more subjective and personal.

Hope that helps. I can assure you that it's all completely true! (At least for me!)

2006-10-13 09:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0 0

Truth.. is telling your story fully. Not leaving out any details. Truth is living your life.. in Jesus. Truth is the only way to survive.

2006-10-13 17:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Truth is what is real. Reality is something that cannot be proven. Truth is never known. Decarte said, "I think, therefore, I am." This is saying only I know I exist, but it still can't be proven. Good luck finding the answer to truth. If you do then let me know.

2006-10-13 17:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by earl 1 · 0 0

Truth is everything you agree with and precive to be true. Yet the problem with truth is that if one person says something is true do you question it or beleive them. Seek truth as you find it to be true, because in order for something to be true you must also trust.

2006-10-13 17:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by jonesy 1 · 0 0

No rhymes. The Truth simple is Fact!

2006-10-13 16:54:49 · answer #5 · answered by Johnny B 1 · 0 0

Kid...why? U don't know, u don't need know. But, you'll need to know anyway.

Truth is something like a lie, a lie is something that is not true, truth is something that happens and happens permanently and you can NEVER change Truth.

2006-10-13 17:14:16 · answer #6 · answered by Martial Arts Freak 2 · 0 0

its about facts and reality
but i'll ask you a qustion do you found to the truth meaning now a day?

2006-10-13 16:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Truth is what you believe it is.

2006-10-13 16:36:09 · answer #8 · answered by mimi 4 · 0 0

This is a good question
I don't think you will find it following the majority
or the minority
its not black or white its forever changing
like everything around you
its not a finite thing

2006-10-13 16:41:12 · answer #9 · answered by murphys_lawyers 3 · 0 0

Opposite of fiction.

2006-10-13 16:20:24 · answer #10 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 0 0

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