Will conviction and faith on the one’s perceived known facts per ser, lead to an independent decision?
2007-01-16 21:57:08 · 2 answers · asked by pax veritas 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
When it is random basically. Unmeditated.
2007-01-17 06:41:15 · answer #1 · answered by Answerer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
perhaps the an independent decision that you are trying to refer to is one brought about by one's own perspective and ideals without outside factors affecting it...
if that's the case, well, is there really such a thing as a truly independent decision? sure, every person has faith and conviction. however, have you ever asked yourself how a person's faith and conviction are formed? a person is influenced by the world in all aspects, whether consciously or unconsciously. a person takes in his/her surroundings and evaluates the realization by supposedly proven principles which are actually dictated by external factors. true, it isn't directly done (as in no one tells you "hey! choose this!). however, as people base decisions on experience (which may also be the basis of instincts), it just proves that no one really makes a truly independent decision.
don't get me wrong though. people are capable of individual thought. that's why there's a difference in perspective. however, generally, the truth is people base decisions on evidence that has been proven. evidence in turn is proven by how it is accepted and viable.
2007-01-17 08:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by changing_sky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋