The Variables of Truth

Truth is a funny subject simply because no one can accertain it, or so they think. In philosophy, i am charged with not finding truths but only valid arguments to explain certain situations. Notice how i stated multiple valid arguments are needed. The concept of truth is that there is one definite answer to all the worlds workings and problems. Science tries to find these truths through their scientific method, but often come short of finding the truth in anything it studies. to almost every law there is an expection. Why is this? How can we trust something that almost never guarentees a definite truth.

Now we flip the coin to the other seeker of truths. Religion claims to have the truths that science cannot explain through its sound arguments (sound meaning true). Religion takes up the questions of begginings and ends, and of the supernatural order of all things. But again no definite truths are guarenteed through this line of thinking. So how can we possible expec to find truth in religion. And considering that religion takes the stance of not having to prove what it says with logic and only having to prove it through emotional arguments that nuture faith. Faith is the keystone in all religious thinking and truths. In order to believe gods exist it required a blind trust in those who are telling you they exist.

Im not pivoting science against religion. Science too relies on faith, faith in the system they use being correct. Both are failed attempts of humans to better understand the world we live in. In Philosophy there is no faith, but alas there is no truth. Philosphy relies on validity and that is the topic of todays discussion.

For an argument to be valid it must pass 1 simple test. All the premesises (the so called "proof") must easily lead to the conclusion (the percieved "truth"). This means that a valid argument can go as follows:
All Cats are Lawyers
All lawyers are dogs
Therefore, All Cats are Dogs

This in itself is false, we know this by simple scientific observation that cats are not dogs. This may seem meaningless but the same type of arguments are being used in both science and religion. Science will take this argument that is valid, and go into the field and study such things as cats, lawyers and dogs and come back with information to either support or deny this valid claim. Religion takes such an argument and puts it up against their traditional theology and obtains information to support or deny this valid claim.

The point is that neither of the three forms obtain truth. They simply obtain opinions based on their training. Philosphy is mearly a tool that BOTH science and religion use to explain their own thinkings.

It is with this in mind that i chose to undergo studies in philosphy. We should not take truth for granted. The most powerful tools any human has to obtain truth are questions. Questions make up the truth of tomorrow, if ever found. Science proposes questions soley on reactions to already made valid presumptions, and religion doesnt questions a single thing within itself.

Again the point being that with BOTH science and religion minimizing questions in their thinkings, how can we as humans possible be expected to accept either of the two forms of truth. Philosphy is the only way of finding truths through open-ended questions. Its philosophy that comes up with the questions that need to be asked. Science is too afraid to ask questions that may tear down its framework of knowledge, and religion is also afraid to ask questions that may tear down its framework of faith. Only philosophy has the courage to question itself, and others on the basic principles that make up philosophy.

Some see this as a weakness. How can we trust in something that continuously ask questions that destroy the previous train of though. The answer is simple, dont trust it. The point of philosophy isnt to obtain something that is unchangable but to obtain something that explains current understandings, and when those understandings lead to new questions, then philosphy is charged with explaining the new understandings questions proposed.

We live in a world where truth comes at face value. In todays world there are two sides you can be on, science or religion. I am introducing an old but forgotten third alternative, Philosphy.

In a world that changes almost exponentially there cannot be any definites only indefinites that need explaining on a time by time basis. If people were taught to question every bit of truth set before us, and to investigate them to find our own truths, then the world we live in wouldnt be in a classic strugle between gods and men.

I suppose what im getting at is this constent bickering between those who faithfully follow relgiion and those who faithfully follow science will lead humanity into the ground. Any polarization of the human race is detramental to its long lasting success. Im simply saying that questioning everything that is set in stone before you leads to betterment of the entire human race as well as yourself. And if we all questioned everything set in stone then we would all be philosophers.

So lets be philosophers and better the human race. Let us question everything brought before us. Let us accept the only truth that can be assertained by studying history: Truth is dead.
Then and only then will we be able to fully grasp this world we live in and the world our gods live in. I dont seek truths ladies and gentlemen, i seek knowledge and wisdom, and im calling on everyone to seek the same.

Thx
CrazyGoose