If it turned out that something that you believed was inaccurate in some way, how much or what type of evidence would you need to revise your belief?
2007-06-30 14:08:38 · 13 answers · asked by guru 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It's logic.
We all have our rationalization points, some of us are a bit more rooted than others.
If I had a founding belief and you told me it was incorrect, I would require evidence and example of error followed by a working solution.
Slowly a transition would be made, like stepping into cold ocean water. Very cautious, we adjust.
2007-06-30 17:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by JimmieHendrix05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would need to be disillusioned in that belief first, then I would be more open to other ideas to choose from. When something is just not making much sense to me anymore, then I try out different ideas until one fits. But, you asked "if it turned out something you believed was inaccurate...", there has to be that inaccuracy that does not fit in the puzzle of the rest of my beliefs. You basically just answered your own question in saying that the person was disillusioned already. If I was a firm believer in something, their would have to be hard evidence that I was wrong before I revised my belief. Even then, I would justify my belief because I would be experiencing dissonance.
2007-06-30 22:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once I realised that knowledge is a living thing my belief system accommodated it. Living things breathe and grow so my beliefs are quite malleable.
I can't say how much evidence I need because it's all based on my feelings/instincts at any given time.
2007-07-01 00:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Varying amounts and types of proof to the contrary.
For instance, I thoroughly believed Y2K would happen. A few others who believed similarly were with me, listening to the shortwave radio.
Y2K didn't happen in Japan, New Zealand and Australia, first.
We frowned, paused to consider things.
Y2K didn't happen in Asia next. Silence ensued.
Y2K didn't happen in Africa and Europe.
I suppose that's the point when everyone considered there to be enough proof, though for several days we kept checking in with civilization.
2007-06-30 21:23:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jack P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't take much to change my mind. I was raised a Christian but when I began studying I realized that I am neither Christian or any other "traditional" religion. When you categorize beliefs into categories it looses much. I am very spiritual and have had insights and dreams involving Jesus, Buddha, Native Americans and others. I am always open minded to learning more.
2007-06-30 21:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure, but looking at my and others`long stays within a cult, I can only say ` One massive pile `. Some are cursed with charateristics which prevent them from ever escaping, at least in this lifetime.
2007-06-30 23:48:34 · answer #6 · answered by canron4peace 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Empirical evidence to the contrary of what I believed to be true.
2007-06-30 23:06:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...the TV, radio, internet or newspaper could not convince me...there are too many lies in the media.
Perhaps a trusted researcher...perhaps someone who was actually there...perhaps if I saw it myself...
2007-06-30 21:24:02 · answer #8 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seeing is believing.
2007-06-30 21:32:14 · answer #9 · answered by temay10 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Christian and if everything in the bible didnt prove to be true at some point in my life I wouldnt be down with it. If prayer didnt work. If Jesus didnt constantly show up and change my life and others. Thats what would have to happen. Also other religions are always proving to be false. sooo yup
2007-06-30 21:13:22 · answer #10 · answered by Andrew 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋