Differing Opinions and the Search for Truth
Observations/Reflections: On Differing Opinions and the Search for Truth
Status: Dictated but Not Reviewed
Published: 02/10/09
Written: 01/08/09
Dictated By: Flint McGlaughlin
Among the multiplicity of differing opinions, there should be at least a general agreement that there is a multiplicity of differing opinions. Everyone does not agree. Further, most would agree with the proposition that, in some form or another, the different opinions are mutually exclusive. At least, in some ways, the two contrary positions cannot both be true. While there are those that disagree with my point, their argument is mostly negated by the fact that we disagree on this very point (pettito principi).
Comments
My opinion: To each individual, his/her perception is his/her reality. Absent a real-time, absolute (divine) ruling...there can be no absolute "truth" (in this life), only variations on the theme as defined by individuals of similar perception.
Posted by: Greg | February 28, 2009 12:05 PM