2007-12-02 15:37:27 · 15 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
For many, many years I wandered, lost in the wilderness. Then, through sheer "luck" (a non-concept, really), I stumbled onto a trail, which led me to another, to another, to another, etc. Sometimes the trails crossed one another, sometimes they diverged, sometimes they went in opposite directions. I only knew I had to stay on whatever trail I was following until such time as the trail led me to somewhere or something that made sense at that time, even if only to that "other" trail. The trails have widened, becoming broader, and more and more I am navigating the wilderness with not conviction, but with confidence (in the sense of trust, faithfulness, and assurance). I sense that these "paths" are moving me along rather than I moving along them. Thus, can they be anything but "correct?" Such is the mystery. I am Sirius
2007-12-03 02:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by i am Sirius 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What makes a path the correct one? We could say that a path is correct that leads to the destination one desires. Or we could say that the correct path is the one that is dictated by some ideology, tradition, figurehead, or philosophy. We could say that paths are inherently neither correct nor incorrect, and that those are value judgments placed on them by discriminating minds.
Or we could just keep walking.
2007-12-02 16:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by Sophrosyne 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is always hard to be sure. There are 72 "paths" of logic, and 60 lead to necessarily incorrect answers. Of the other 12, none leads to a necessary truth.
But if your epistemology matches your comprehension of existence, then you may be certain that you are not morally wrong for doing what ever you must do.
2007-12-03 01:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My only certainty is that I am walking the path that I have chosen. The validity of the path is neither correct nor incorrect. It is the result of the knowledge I have, the reason I have applied, and the faith that I have chosen wisely.
2007-12-02 16:02:06 · answer #4 · answered by Gee Whizdom™ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that I understand the question, but I can tell you -to be unsure is an important part of the rational mind.
As Bertrand Russell once said:
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt."
I agree fully. I do not think the intelligent should be cocksure.. just that the stupid should take a lesson from the intelligent and realize that they do not have the absolute answer.
2007-12-02 15:45:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you look in a field and see a herd of cattle, they are on the correct path. I am not.
2007-12-03 13:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by phil8656 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darlin', I am so lost I don't even know where the path is, but the wilderness is a fine place to be and I might never leave.
2007-12-02 16:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by LodiTX 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as soon as there are obstacles, i am pretty sure that is the correct path.
right now....i am not walking. i am just standing. i am choosing a path. wish me luck!
:)
2007-12-02 19:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by *Hope* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well the path does take many differing routes and detours but instinctively, though it may be different for every one there is always something to learn. Our journey is often as difficult as we make it, no?
2007-12-03 04:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by finn mchuil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its hard to go straight just go forward and soon the path will staighten out
2007-12-02 16:42:46 · answer #10 · answered by saveitok 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋