THE TRUTH Absolute, Relative, Perceived, Agreed upon, or Measured.

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THE TRUTH Absolute, Relative, Perceived, Agreed upon, or Measured

Four Models Religious Model: The Truth is absolute as set by GOD. We need no evidence to subscribe to this truth; faith alone grant’s us access. Religious Model: The Truth is absolute as set by GOD. We need no evidence to subscribe to this truth; faith alone grant’s us access. Reason Model: GOD’s truth is revealed through the exercise of reason Reason Model: GOD’s truth is revealed through the exercise of reason Empirical Model: The Truth is what your experience defines it to be. Empirical Model: The Truth is what your experience defines it to be. Scientific Model: The Truth is unattainable because all knowledge is intrinsically uncertain Scientific Model: The Truth is unattainable because all knowledge is intrinsically uncertain

Dissemination of Truth Elite dictates to the masses  common among all periods we are discussing Elite dictates to the masses  common among all periods we are discussing Aristotle and Logic Aristotle and Logic Enlightened Elite Enlightened Elite Established churches/priesthoods Established churches/priesthoods Kings by divine right Kings by divine right The Party (USSR); The Nazis The Party (USSR); The Nazis

Why Does This Matter? Governments and Societies will organize themselves around one of those four models for the truth and its dissemination This class has attempted to demonstrate that in a historical context. Very different governmental and societal structures can arise, depending upon which Truth Model is adopted When based on Absolute truth  institutions can have Absolute power; intolerance is rampant

Structure of Society Seems to require authoritative figures or structures to lay down the laws. The empirical approach has never been adopted by formal civilization  there are no authority figures in this as each person’s experience will be different. This model remains in the domain of individual tribes. Scientific approach can offer a more balanced view between individual freedom and equality for all