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

2 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

3 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

4 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

5 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

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