Truth and Belief.
Truth is defined as the relation to fact or reality. However truth is often stated in connection with beliefs and ideologies. In this respect, I suggest the founding of knowledge claimed about the universe and life, must acknowledge nothing is static and everything is in a form of motion.
An example of this theory is at any point in time a snapshot of the universe will appear specific yet the whole picture is not fully formed. If one was to draw conclusions as to cause and reason it would be like building a foundation on quicksand.
Another useful analogy is that of a maze which is perpetually expanding, and one claiming to know where the centre and exit are in addition to an explanation as for what caused the maze. The truth is, anywhere and everywhere will appear to be at the centre of the maze.
For us life is important, but life forms come and go and how long we survive as a species is part of how things are. Life is a little like wild bush fires that spontaneously ignite until the circumstances change and no longer sustain the fire.
The point is that if truth is to have a consistent value it can not vary according to how facts of reality are viewed. Otherwise truth just becomes an expression of faith, that is not based on objective facts.
A chair is a specific object that serves a purpose and in that respect is complete. The universe and life are in a continuous state of change and therefore not complete. I do not mean this in relation to a single life but mean to demonstrate the whole process of changing life. The universe is constantly forming stars that live and eventually die and some may form black holes. The death of a star is a critical process of providing more complex material for the eventual birth of a new star and this could eventually become none specific life.
Faith does not require certainty of facts or reality, simply the ideology is excepted as being true. This might present a problem as truth is no longer being consistently based on the facts of reality.
If somebody chose to believe the moon is made of green cheese, it is not theoretically a problem as people should be free to believe in whatever they like. However if they try to force their belief on to others it is only right that the truth of the belief should be compared to facts.
Communication of different views should be conducted in a peaceful manner. It is imperative to full comprehension and integrity, that any sort of notion on truth and belief, be presented fairly and without the negative or brutal violation of one perspective over another. Fundamentally the basis of such principles born of personal philosophy and free thinking juxtapose a monopoly, distortion or oppression over this kind of thought and action.
An example of this theory is at any point in time a snapshot of the universe will appear specific yet the whole picture is not fully formed. If one was to draw conclusions as to cause and reason it would be like building a foundation on quicksand.
Another useful analogy is that of a maze which is perpetually expanding, and one claiming to know where the centre and exit are in addition to an explanation as for what caused the maze. The truth is, anywhere and everywhere will appear to be at the centre of the maze.
For us life is important, but life forms come and go and how long we survive as a species is part of how things are. Life is a little like wild bush fires that spontaneously ignite until the circumstances change and no longer sustain the fire.
The point is that if truth is to have a consistent value it can not vary according to how facts of reality are viewed. Otherwise truth just becomes an expression of faith, that is not based on objective facts.
A chair is a specific object that serves a purpose and in that respect is complete. The universe and life are in a continuous state of change and therefore not complete. I do not mean this in relation to a single life but mean to demonstrate the whole process of changing life. The universe is constantly forming stars that live and eventually die and some may form black holes. The death of a star is a critical process of providing more complex material for the eventual birth of a new star and this could eventually become none specific life.
Faith does not require certainty of facts or reality, simply the ideology is excepted as being true. This might present a problem as truth is no longer being consistently based on the facts of reality.
If somebody chose to believe the moon is made of green cheese, it is not theoretically a problem as people should be free to believe in whatever they like. However if they try to force their belief on to others it is only right that the truth of the belief should be compared to facts.
Communication of different views should be conducted in a peaceful manner. It is imperative to full comprehension and integrity, that any sort of notion on truth and belief, be presented fairly and without the negative or brutal violation of one perspective over another. Fundamentally the basis of such principles born of personal philosophy and free thinking juxtapose a monopoly, distortion or oppression over this kind of thought and action.
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