Can We Know Truth?
Today, Pat and Som get philosophical and ask the question, can truth be known?
In this episode:
– What is “truth?”
– Is truth relative?
– Does the proposition “there are no absolute truths” make sense?
– Why are these questions even important?
– And more!
Can We Know Truth?
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As soon as I saw the preview, “What is truth,” I couldn’t help but recall Pontius Pilate’s words to Christ, “What is truth?” Pat, you really blow my mind when you and/or your guests start waxing philosophical, but at the same time, you do a nice job explaining things (I won’t say “dumb down” because I realize it’s a condescending term). Talk about a kernel to put in your brain and watch it pop into some serious thought. I think Som’s definition of truth is very helpful and practical—someone gives you a statement and whether it’s verifiable or not affects its truthfulness and corresponds with the idea of veracity. Am I on the right track? By the way Pat, I agree 110% that there is some nefarious intent with some individuals’ attempt to argue there is no absolute truth or that truth is relative.
This was a relevant and helpful podcast. Your example of truth in relation to political correctness are appropriate in today’s world where discussion is stifled. I especially like how you point out the importance of truth and that it can be very uncomfortable for people (such as when you do an intervention for an alcoholic. With the opioid epidemic plaguing society, it’s crucial to understood truth and the weak defenses of addicts involving moral relativism and the lack of truth. While you’re not going to win an argument with an addict, it’s important to know there is truth and people blind themselves to the truth to support an unhealthy and/or unethical lifestyle. Can’t wait to check out some of your other podcasts. “Mathematics doesn’t require your buy-in” LOL. That’s great!
So are you saying that there are no shades of grey, gentlemen (and I’m not talking 50 Shades of Grey)? While I agree that there are inherent values for good and evil as defined by natural law, I don’t know if you can say there are instances where truth isn’t relative. What of arguments people make that things can be true depending on how you interpret them. For example, can one person make an argument that a nation is an aggressor in a war while another person argues that same nation is justified in their war (using the same set of facts, but arguably looking at it from two different perspectives). Or is this a straw man argument?