Personal Observations

Question 1

Truth is not simple; never was, never will be

Question 2

Truth, even at its best is uncertain and that’s okay once you get used to the idea

Question 3

Reason and logic in their purest forms require removing messy ambiguities of real life, creating the illusion of truth - the best way to make use of reasoning and logic is as a compass that can point in the direction of truth

Question 4

There are no moral truths however truth can inform moral truth and help determine the best moral choices

Question 5

Spiritual truths and secular truths are of a different species - they can coexist without contradiction

Question 6

Holistic truths are supported by a network of mutually related truths and accordingly there is no bottom line to be found with holistic truths

Question 7

Authoritative truths are powerful and beneficial if those who have legitimate expertise are chosen

Question 8

Esoteric truth is by its nature difficult to know, however there is no shortage of those who purposely conceal truth for their self-serving benefit - it is always wise to ask who benefits from a particular version of the truth, sort of like the saying: follow the money.

Question 9

There are most likely as many truths as there are different perspectives, however once a common analytic framework is established, then a common truth can emerge.

Question 10

Relative truth is a great way to explore how truth can be mediated by culture - relative truth is often used to challenge established versions of truth.

Question 11

The powerful in society often use their power to define and dictate the version of truth that serves their interests - speaking truth to power challenges those dictated truths.

Question 12

Skepticism is good, cynicism is bad; keeping the balance is difficult but essential for truth seekers.

Question 13

There is no universal truth - each perspective generates its own version of the truth - relative truth challenges established and powerful truths but the challengers and their version of truth is just another example of perspective truth - their truth is also not universal

Question 14

Expanding your personal perspectives can improve your understanding of truth - there is no universal truth, however the continuous aggregation of multiple perspectives generates a more robust and often improved understanding of truth