Truth is the product of the identification of the facts of reality. The
man identifies and integrates the facts of reality by means of concepts. He retains concepts in his mind by means of definitions. He organizes concepts into propositions—and the truth or falsehood of his propositions rests, not only on their relation to the facts he asserts but also on the truth or falsehood of the definitions of the concepts he uses to assert them, which rests on the truth or falsehood of his designations of essential characteristics.
The belief that one's own view of reality is the only reality is the most dangerous of all delusions -Paul Watzlawick
" It may be true for you, but it’s not true for me " is possible when :
a. that the Law of Identity is invalid;
Weigh all evidence u can think of on Paper..Gaze from all sides without jumping into Conclusions |
b. that there is no objectively perceivable reality, only some indeterminate flux which is nothing in particular, i.e., that there is no reality (in which case, there can be no such thing as truth); or
c. that the two debaters perceive two different universes (in which case, no debate is possible)
Ask self:
- What Fact / Facts of reality made me see this as truth?
- Is there any Irrationality or Rigidity behind my belief?
- Is my belief backed by any of these Cognitive Distortions???
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