am considering the fact that the truth sometimes need to properly presented or it will not achieve its goal because its not all about it being heard but it helping people that need it.
2006-11-24 03:32:31 · 8 answers · asked by bombom 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes. Agree with what you say. Timing and situation needs to be considered. But truth should be said. My experience says if you are truthful people will respect and trust you. You end up becoming role model for others because people around you if they want be truthful.
2006-11-24 03:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by philia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessarily about the way it's presented - that's called spin, and the idea that the truth should have a specific "goal" is wrong too. The key is to explain it so that the people understand it. How they interpret it is up to them - it's their right. If you decide how they should perceive the truth, and set about presenting it in such a way as to mould their perception of that truth, you are using propoganda, or manipulation to achieve your own ends. Explain the truth to them, in a non-biased way, and let them decide for themselves. That's their right. You shouldn't try to influence their opinions, just to present the facts, and both sides of the argument as objectively as possible.
2006-11-24 12:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! yes, yes, yes.
And if the other person can not take it the right way, as one answer states, at least no third party can call you any names and you will not damage your own reputation for being mean of spirit, etc.!!!
And the most discompassionate thing we can do is NOT tell the truth (just not all at once, usually), because then the person will not recognize the truth when it does try to finally hit them square in the eyes!
2006-11-24 20:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very sad and muddled question. Do we not all KNOW that the concept of truth is relative. The correspondence theory of truth underpins science, for example. Coherence theory underpins history and judicial enquiry. The Pragmatic theory of truth underpins psychology. A combination of Coherence and Pragmatic theories underpin religion. The way of "saying" a truth must be couched in the appropriate linguistic form, of course. That is, within its context.
2006-11-24 12:15:21 · answer #4 · answered by kenster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree with waht you say. Sometimes we are cowards when it comes to truth....so therefore it is bungled...and lost. Considered and measured is best but always truth...leis always come and bite back.
2006-11-25 05:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by eagledreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truth is too precious, to tell every fool who asks for it.
2006-11-24 14:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe that...but unfortunately, most people don't. Just look at the media today--full of lies.
2006-11-24 11:49:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no matter how you tell the truth.even if its done properly.some people will take it the wrong way.has the saying goes truth hurts.
2006-11-24 11:57:31 · answer #8 · answered by peter o 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋