Exposing the Falseness of Truth in On the Nature of the...

Exposing the Falseness of Truth in On the Nature of the Universe Truth is in the eye of the beholder. Or is it? Questions regarding the nature of truth have always been central to not only philosophers, but all men (and women, of course) who possess any desire for knowledge. For while truth itself is an elusive concept, it is also the underlying theme of all science -- which is the basis of knowledge -- and so the seeker of learning must first discover his own truth about the world; without a strong belief, the slippery nature of truth will only serve to confuse and mislead the student of life. A person who is lacking a basic understanding of truth can never fully grasp the fine distinction between appearance and reality,†¦show more content†¦In the end, there is just one question: is truth absolute or relative? According to Plato, truth can exist only as an absolute. For him, as well as for all the other followers of Socrates, truth is attained through a series of steps that take the student through the different levels of reality, until finally the ultimate goal is reached; absolute truth resides in the world of ideas, but to get there, the person seeking wisdom must first recognize and conquer the lower stages. One of the best visualizations of this journey is found in Platos parable of the cave, in which the prisoner of appearances is led (almost dragged) through the phases of recognition and learning. At first he is chained inside the cave, immobile, staring at a wall on which he sees mere shadows of objects passing between him and the fire situated at the back of the chamber. However, even these objects are just reflections of reality, being nothing more than statues of humans and animals, which are themselves merely the outward appearances of the world of ideals; therefore, the prison er who looks at the shadows and believes them to be the truth is actually four times removed from the reality he seeks. When he is finally released from his bonds, he turns around and sees the objects that cast the shadows; this is the first step toward his goal, the point at which he begins to have doubts about the world he thought he knew. As the man moves outShow MoreRelatedDifferent Meanings And Meanings Of The Religion Of Hinduism1454 Words   |  6 PagesHinduism each with different meanings and contributions to the understanding and following of the Hindu faith. Brahman To begin with Braham can’t exactly be defined. It is believed to be the truth and reality, Hindus believe that Brahman is the one supreme being; Brahman is absolute and formless and is the universe. Brahman is not a ‘God’ as such but is more like a spirit which is everywhere from India to your cutlery draw at home. Brahman is the unchanging reality among and beyond our world, it upholdsRead MoreThe Ethics of A Beautiful Mind3616 Words   |  15 Pagesfrom most schizophrenic patients is since 1970; Nash has taken no medication related to treating his disorder. He claims that he chose to ignore the hallucinations and voices which ultimately resulted in his cure citing his own recognition of their falseness. The movie portrays this with the little girl not aging, but Nash claims never to have seen physical manifestations of the voices he heard. The voluntary but spontaneous remission of his illness is still a topic of debate. Many elements of his illnessRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesWolter (Prentice Hall, 2013) Training in Interpersonal Skills: TIPS for Managing People at Work, 6th ed., with Phillip Hunsaker (Prentice Hall, 2012) Managing Today! 2nd ed. (Prentice Hall, 2000) Organization Theory, 3rd ed. (Prentice Hall, 1990) The Truth About Managing People, 2nd ed. (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2008) Decide and Conquer: Make Winning Decisions and Take Control of Your Life (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2004). Other Interests In his â€Å"other life,† Dr. Robbins actively participatesRead MoreManagement Course: Mba−10 General Management215330 Words   |  862 Pagescompetitive climate involves the convergence of the management models that have been proved to work best in both throughout today’s marketplace. Business leaders need to understand that the current marketplace is characterized by the following business truths: ââ€"  ââ€"  ââ€"  ââ€"  The quick and most flexible devour the ponderous and most rigid. Networking and diffusion work better than bureaucracy does. An emphasis on creativity is essential. The people closest to what is happening are those who can lead and improve