Is it a concept absolute, rellative or subjective?
2006-12-04 05:41:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Depends on the question.
Truth can be absolute: I am typing on a keyboard this second.
Truth can be relative: Canada is number one!
Truth can be subjective: My husband is a cutie pie.
And that's the truth!
...What's the question?
2006-12-04 06:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by Oh, I see 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are some good answers above. Truth is a pursuit, a goal for life. Years ago the Britannica Great Ideas program came out. A definition of what should and should not be pursuits for life was part of it. The pursuits of wealth, power and fame were designated "the three seducers of Humankind." More satisfying activities for life were given. They are the "pursuit of truth, the exercise of goodness and the appreciation of beauty". From this definition I gather that truth is an absolute goal that can be attained.
2006-12-04 14:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difficult paradox is that there can be no absolute truth in matters related to our earthly existence because of the confusion created by the “duality” that is "maya." On earth everything has its opposite and therefore it is pointless to seek absolute truth in that manner. But these are only barriers when viewed through the prism of early existence and which are not at all relevant to God. Through a direct self-realization of God's beauty, truth, and wisdom, God will light the light of knowledge within you.
2006-12-04 13:55:49 · answer #3 · answered by b_steeley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be absolute, as it is absolutely true that if you drop a book, it will fall to the floor. But, what we think is absolute truth may not be true on another world, if other worlds exist. So, I guess it might be subjective. But for us, it can be absolute at times.
2006-12-04 16:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by Bluebeard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truth can also be Objective. I believe in Constructivist theory or Constructivist epistemology. Constructivist theory of Truth states that truth is constructed by social processes and in part shaped through the community itself.
For example: It is true that I am a Male. But male/female is a label that was decided on by social processes through the community over a long period of time. This is a VERY crude example but you can look more into Constructivist epistemology by the link below.
2006-12-04 13:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by Drew P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the truth is is a very big question. It is fundamental to large areas of philosophy including epistemology - the study of knowledge - and logic.
If you want to approach an answer to this question, the short answer is to spend a lifetime studying philosophy, including the great authors such as Plato and Aristotle. Try Plato's "Republic" , for instance (specifically think about his Cave Analogy).
2006-12-04 13:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by Philosophical Fred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is the real truth, perceived truth, and preferred truth.
Real truth is the absolute concept, but people rarely see it.
Perceived truth is what people think they saw or know.
Preferred truth is what may come out when you are not sure of what you saw or hear or know so you adapt the truth to your liking
2006-12-04 13:45:51 · answer #7 · answered by jasonheavilin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Truth is absolute and cannot be subjective otherwise it would not be truth. Anything not absolute is opinion, theory, or hypothesis.
2006-12-04 17:17:20 · answer #8 · answered by spydazweb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truth is what is.
Xan Shui,
Philosophic Philanthropist, Honest Man
2006-12-04 16:06:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion it´s relative, because nothing is eternal. Furthermore I believe that the truth is just a lie that we believe in for a mor or less long period of time. It´s relative because it depends on the observer as well as the environment. Regards, Gabriel.
2006-12-04 14:53:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋