2007-01-15 04:56:23 · 14 answers · asked by truthyness 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Belief in nothing is different from lack of belief. The first is an affirmative non-existence intention. The second is not. It's purely not possible to live any kind of non-vegetative life without some beliefs. Risking error is the sign of life-- we may all be universally deluded in tremendous ways about the world, but we thrive in spite of uncertainty, given probability, passage of time, and tact. This is a point of value, those with 'pure' standards have passivity and oblivion as their final end. So, not only is non-belief impractical, it's not even possible to hold beliefs about pure epistemological standards while in a state of furtive disbelief.
Non-action on such a basis is no justification, and itself a delusion. This is the reason people have burned libraries of knowledge: once introduced we do and must take a stand on the presentation, and our 'choice' in the dissemination of new beliefs hardly comes into our own purview-- that is, a belief is not the kind of thing chosen on a whim and freely discarded at the same pace.
2007-01-15 05:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by -.- 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes , it's better to believe things can be potentially wrong, that's why we know nothing is perfect in this world. It makes you feel humble & not being too arrogant. Also it helps you accept any mistakes easier, so that you won't feel too disappointed IF there's a fault. & the best part is it helps you to remember not to repeat the same mistake again.
Still, there's always a balance in everything, if you don't believe in what you are doing, you might lose your self-esteem & lose your motivation.
Just remember, it's OK to have a mistake, just don't repeat it
2007-01-15 13:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by wind_liao 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it is better to get the facts & then MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND, I know that was not the question. Soooooo, I will say it is better to believe in something that is potentially wrong. At least you can either prove it right or wrong or have it proven right or wrong.
2007-01-15 13:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know it to be potentially wrong for you, why would you believe it? I am not sure what your question is all about, but feel that we all have to live with ourselves and our choices.
To believe something that is potentially wrong for you is to deny your own belief and moral system. You will only hurt yourself.
I would weigh all the facts, get as much information as I could, read on the subject, not just those that I agree with, but all, THEN make my own choices. Educating yourself is the key!
2007-01-15 13:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by Nepetarias 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what u mean. if ur talking about religion, or politics, it may be better to not believe anything at all...that way it's easier to make the right decision after you get more facts, instead of trying to change a belief that is wrong. that's hard to do. dang, good questions truthy!
2007-01-16 22:56:27 · answer #5 · answered by melissa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
believe in something that is potentially wrong
2007-01-21 13:21:36 · answer #6 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get the facts and then form an opinion NEVER base a belief off of nothing, and never follow something that you don't know anything about.
2007-01-15 13:09:31 · answer #7 · answered by Satan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually the worst thing that you can do is nothing. Action in the medicine of democracy.
2007-01-15 13:18:05 · answer #8 · answered by Annonymas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. Nice question. I say the first one. It's a 50% chance it's right.
2007-01-15 13:10:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
believe. take a chance Peter Pan!
2007-01-16 14:54:04 · answer #10 · answered by Suspended 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋