2. Truth Flashcards
Truth
what corresponds with fact and reality
Absolute truth
something true no matter your opinion
Relative Truth
truth that varies according to person and circumstance
Process for Seeking absolute truth
- want to know the truth, 2. Gather evidence from valid sources, 3. organize and evaluate evidence with logic.
evidence
experience
a major source of evidence that comes from an individuals sense experience of the world. This evidence is primarily subjective
Empirical
a major source of evidence that comes from a process of external measurement and experiment
Reason
A major source of evidence that comes from critical thinking. It also serves to organize other sources of evidence.
Strengths and weaknesses of the three categories of evidence:
Experience: Strength: senses are reliable. Weakness: Senses only see a part of reality.
Empirical: Repetitive way to discover truths about the natural world. Weakness: Some truths aren’t open to experiments and require interpretation.
Reason: Strengths: It helps us make sense of evidence and is accessible for everyone. Weaknesses: Humans are imperfect and it can produce confusion
Logic
The rules that reason should follow
Law of Non-Contradiction
rule of logic that a statement cannot both be true and untrue
Argument
a set of premises leading up to a logically inferred conclusion
3 Parts of An Arguement
premise, inference, conclusion
Fallacy
a common style or argument that follows the rules of logic
Ad Hominem Fallacy
Attacks a person not a point
