...What is Truth? Without thinking deeply about it, truth seems like a concrete concept. As children, we learn that everything we do, or say, fits in a box of either true or false. A statement or story is correct, real or genuine and anything else is a lie, deceitful or incorrect. The reality is that some stories do not necessarily fit in those boxes, and truth is more fluid than we learn. The definition given by Merriam Webster is “agreeing with the facts : not false : real or genuine.” Understandably, there are some truths that are irrefutable. It is a fact that the sky is blue, and that we breathe oxygen. Storytelling, however, does not have to be so concrete. I believe that truth can be concrete, fluid or ambiguous in certain situations depending on what the speaker is trying to express. There will always be concrete truth. These are details that are told with such certainty that nothing contradicts it. Those details are the ones we can identify as children. We all learned things about ourselves and the earth that are correct one hundred percent of the time and the authenticity is...
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...In The Theatetus Plato uses and epistemology to explore the question of what knowledge is and in The Sophist he focuses on the quest how can something be if it is nothing? In The Theatetus Socrates and Theatetus have a long conversation about knowledge and whether it is any different from wisdom. Socrates asks, “Is it not true that learnings about something means becoming wiser in that matter?”# Socrates then gets Theatetus to agree that knowledge and wisdom is the same thing. I do knot think that they are the same thing. This story becomes to abstract for my liking. I live in a world of more absolutes as opposed to the opposite in which is relativism. There is a wrong a right the way I see things. Someone could have knowledge of what will lead you to getting a DUI but still drink and drive. A wise man who may have received a DUI before will not risk the chance. Both men had the knowledge but one only has wisdom. This conversation hits on the famous statement of Protagoras- “man is the measure of all things- alike of the being things that are and of not-being of things that are not”#. Socrates uses this quote to build up a straw-man argument that he ultimately gets Theatetus to agree that one-man perception is knowledge and that perception is infallible just as knowledge is. This goes on back and forth between Socrates and Theatetus, with Socrates getting Theatetus to agree on things and then contradicting what he believes. Socrates gets Theatetus to agree that all...
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...don't do much better than chance in telling liars from truth-tellers. Spotting the sneaks can be tough. Polygraph tests- so-called "lie detectors"--are typically based on detecting autonomic reactions and are considered unreliable. They warn readers that detecting deception is an inexact science, but note an association between lying and increased pupil size, an indicator of tension and concentration. Second, they find that people listening to liars think they seem more nervous than truth-tellers, perhaps because their voices are pitched higher. And liars are more likely than truth-tellers to press their lips together. On the other hand, they note, liars don't appear to be more fidgety, nor do they blink more or have less-relaxed posture. According to DePaulo and Morris, only when liars are more highly motivated--when the stakes are higher--do they seem unusually still and make notably less eye contact with listeners. the Facial Action Coding System (FACS), which, when combined with voice and speech measures, reaches detection accuracy rates of up to 90 percent, Ekman claims. Ekman, through close study, learned that "micro-expressions" lasting less than one-fifth of a second may leak emotions someone wants to conceal, such as anger or guilt. DePaulo and Morris say that liars take longer to start answering questions than truth-tellers--but when they have time to plan, liars actually start their answers more quickly than truth-tellers. Liars are more likely to repeat words and phrases...
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...Presentation is everything. The author must present each character and interaction in such a way as to command the reader’s focus, manipulate his/her perspective, and deftly waltz the truth on by. As the author constructs the perfect revelation moment, we as readers form our opinions of the characters and attempt to piece together whatever clues we see. Against seemingly popular thought, instead of finding Mitzi obnoxious, stubborn, and deceitful, I found Mitzi entertaining, adamant, and truthful therefore innocent. On the other hand, I thought of Phillipa as shady, cagey, and too brusque – all qualities of someone with something to hide. When a murder was announced, Mitzi was the only character who whole-heartedly believed that an attempt at real murder was to be made. It was quite evident that she was frightened as she said, “I go at once!” and “I do not wish to die!” (21). This proclamation that she did not wish to die drastically differed from everyone else’s initial...
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...Logan Bass English E.283.851 16 April 2013 Critical Essay The Manipulation of Anne by Mrs. Smith On the surface Mrs. Smith appears to be the shining light that brings truth and a sense of justice to Persuasion after she reveals the truth about Mr. Elliot to Anne. However, if one were to dig deeper into the dialogue and analyze the language and the syntax between Mrs. Smith and Anne on page one hundred and sixty-six, one can see Mrs. Smith isn’t the savior that she would appear to be on the surface. Mrs. Smith is instead this person who is manipulative and conniving by using Anne’s admiration towards her as a way to then persuade Anne to do as she wishes which ultimately results in Mrs. Smith regaining some of her lost fortune through Anne and Captain Wentworth. This is significant because the narrative voice in Persuasion presents the argument that persuasion as a force upon others can be both a good and bad thing depending on the true intentions of the one persuading. Mrs. Smith and Anne have had a long-standing relationship that was formed several years ago when Mrs. Smith had helped Anne overcome the loss of her mother while away at school. Ever since then, Anne had deeply admired Mrs. Smith for what she did and the character she had shown. From the beginning of the dialogue between Mrs. Smith and Anne, Mrs. Smith is already trying to use Anne’s admiration towards herself for her own motives. When Mrs. Smith says, “My dear,” she is implying that Anne is someone whom...
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..."THINK ON THESE THINGS" (Philippians 4:8) A Critique of Telling Yourself the Truth, by William Backus & Marie Chapian and The Lies We Believe, by Chris Thurman Much current "Christian" counseling is heavily rooted in Freud, promoting archaeological digs into the hidden recesses of one's past and strong encouragement to see oneself as a victim of the sins of others. In contrast to this increasingly popular approach, other Christian authors have opted for the cognitive techniques developed primarily by Albert Ellis, founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).1 Two key examples are Telling Yourself the Truth and The Lies We Believe (abbreviated as TYT and LWB). Both Backus and Thurman give credit to Ellis for his ideas. However, it should be noted at the outset that Ellis is an aggressive atheist who believes that religious faith is grounded in "irrational" ideas and is evidence of mental instability. (See Discernment Publications' critique of Ellis in "Exposing the Roots" series.) At first glance, the cognitive approach may appear consistent with biblical teachings about renewal of the mind. Personal responsibility is a critical emphasis, in opposition to the prevalent "victim" theory that permeates too much modern counseling. However, as we shall explore more fully, there is nevertheless a wide chasm between the REBT of Albert Ellis and scriptural truth. In addition to Albert Ellis, Thurman quotes and credits M. Scott Peck, a popular author who espouses New Age theology...
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...language. Depending on the context of the person, a simple hand motion or a crossing of the lips can have varied meanings, sometimes positive or negative. A good observant can tell whether a person is telling the truth or shying away from it just from his/her body posture, facial expressions or even through the tone of voice. In a work environment, communication and interactions among staffs and members do not always hold a sense of honesty as one would expect. People often do not tell the truth during interviews, meetings or interrogations. However, such deceiving acts can be caught if one were to carefully monitor a person's behavior and body language. What takes place in the mind in many cases transfers to body movements and postures that mean something, which act as cues whether that person is being honest or not. Here I am going to discuss some of the many body languages that people show when they are being dishonest or lying, with or without being aware of them. Liars usually do not make eye contact or avoid it when they are making a false statement. If a person has been giving you good eye contact throughout the conversation and if he or she starts looking down or away when they reach to the crucial bits, then that might be a hint that the person is not telling the truth. People when lying can seem rigid or fidget and look uncomfortable or make hand to face gestures. They may touch...
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...In thesis writing, the most difficult part to write is Chapter 1 (Introduction/The Problem). As they say, the most difficult part of any endeavor is the starting point. This is because the first chapter is where you conceptualize your entire research. The whole research/thesis can be reflected in Chapter 1 including expected results or outcomes. For your guidelines, please read the following sample format of Chapter 1. Remember, the format is not universal, meaning it could vary from one school to another and/or from one course to another. CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM Chapter 1 includes the following subtopics, namely: 1) Rationale; 2) Theoretical Framework; 3) Conceptual Framework/Paradigm; 4) Statement of the problem; 5) Hypothesis (Optional); 6) Assumption (Optional); 7) Scope and Delimitation; 8) Importance of the study; 9) Definition of terms. 1) Rationale (Background of the study) -Describe the problem situation considering global, national and local forces. Justify the existence of the problem situation by citing statistical data and authoritative sources. Make a clinching statement that will relate the background to the proposed research problem. 2) Theoretical Framework -Discuss the theories and/or concepts, which are useful in conceptualizing the research. 3) Conceptual Framework/Paradigm -Identify and discuss the variables related to the problem. Present a schematic diagram of the paradigm of the research and discuss the relationship of the elements/variables...
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...Love is… Love is... Being happy for other person when they are happy Being sad for person when they are sad Being together for good times And being together in bad times Love is..., the source of strength Love is... Being honest with yourself of all times Being honest with the other person at all times Telling, listening, respecting the truth And never pretending Love is..., the source of reality Love is... an understanding that is so complete that You feel as if you are part of the other person Accepting the other person just the way he/she is And not trying to change him/her to be something else Love is..., the source of unity Love is... The freedom to pursue your own desires While sharing your experience with other person The growth of one individual alongside of the other And together with the growth of both Love is..., the source of success Love is... The excitement of planning things together The excitement of doing things together Love is..., the source of the future Love is... The fury of the storm The calm of the rainbow Love is...., the source of passion Love is... Giving and taking in a daily situation being Patient with each other’s needs and desires Love is... the source of sharing Love Knowing that the person Will always be with you regardless of what happens Missing the other person when they are away But remaining near in heart at all times Love is... the source of security Love is... the...
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...and Career Plan Building Activity: Reasoning Aptitude both worked in concert to give me an overall view of my moral and ethical outlook in an academic and professional capacity. I utilized these two test to aid in fortifying my strengths and recognizing and building on my weakness. The Ethical Lens Inventory (ELI) determined my preferred lens as Rights and Responsibilities and my Core Values as Autonomy and Rationality/Sensibility. Combined these results state the truth of the range of my moral capacity. ELI summarizes my definition of ethical behavior as one who fulfills their duties as an individual and responsible adult who makes responsible choices that benefit the community. I am an individual first and part of the community second, but in all things I seek truth, justice, fairness, and equality. The Your Gift section of the Inventory best describes my view of what everybody should bring to any situation, Self-Knowledge and Free Will. I use my resources and skills to gather and verify information and truth for myself and use it in accordance with what is right and true. Every coin has two sides. The Inventory’s negative traits state I’m can become greedy or judgmental and in my quest to my “Responsible Self” I could face failure, exhaustion, and a lack of satisfaction in the goals I strive to achieve. The ELI as it pertains to my academic behavior is the same attitude I have in my professional and personal lives. First and foremost, I always treat others with respect...
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...and Ethical Language are about facts. Discuss. In order to analyse whether language, religious or ethical are about facts it is vital to define facts. According to Honderich a fact can be defined as the worldly correlation of a true proposition, in other words a state of affairs make a statement true or false. There are two main schools of thought as to how ethical and religious language is to be treated. The cognitivists argue that statements about religion and ethics possess truth value, and hence can be known. As such the case such statements can be about facts. For example ‘Hitler is evil’ or ‘God exists’ is knowable in the sense that it corresponds to events that are occurring in the world. This view presents the correspondence theory of truth, which is what has now become to be known as early Wittgenstein’s writings. It argues that statements are true so far as in it paints a picture about the world it must relate to and derive meaning out of. As such the case religious and ethical truths are to be discovered. Ethical naturalists such as F.H. Bradley have argued that ethical language is about facts of the world. It is argued that moral statements which are subjective statements about values can be translated into facts or objective statements of fact. Thus it can be argued that ‘Hitler is evil’ is a true statement on the account that he was responsible for mass murder. This view was challenged by Hume. Hume argued that it is not possible to move from an ‘ought’...
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...counselor you have to work with your client’s growth process. Two ways to do this are to apply grace and truth to the sessions and to be able to look at the clients problems in a non-judgmental way. A Christian counselor has to be able to apply both grace and truth in their sessions. “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another” (Ephesians 4:25). Christian counseling can be very painful for the client because they have to admit things they do not want to, confronts things they do not want to and take responsibility for things someone could only dream of. But, by being truthful with grace the pain can help the client to overcome their faults and problems and begin to heal and grow closer to Christ. “These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace” (Zech. 8:16). A good counselor who someone tells their problems to needs to be able to support their client and bear the truth. Confrontation is good if given in moderation. A counselor has to confront their client on large and small issues in order for the client to grow and become a mature follower of Christ. Being truthful reflects on God’s character and we identify with Christ (Jn. 14:6). A Christian counselor needs to consider and apply Ephesians 4:15 “Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.”...
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...What is meant by the media convergence with regard to technology, and how has it affected everyday life? This is defined as a process of combining telecommunications and computers thus making them into one form. It seems like everyone has a smart phone that can literally be a mini computer that fits into the palm of their hand. With the advancement of technology you can stay in the comfort of your own home and watch television, listen to music, shop, go to school, and work without leaving the comfort of your home. Using either a computer or your smart phone you can communicate with friends and family online so you don’t have to write a letter and it will get there instantly. This has defiantly changed the way that people communicate with one another on an everyday basis; when my daughter has something to do after school she just sends me a quick text to let me know what is going on, when talking to my family, we usually talk on Facebook because it is right there and doesn’t cost a long distance phone call and we can share things instantly. I think that in so many ways technology has made things so much easier to keep in touch with the things that are going on in the world, when important things happen you can know almost as soon as it does. What are some of the issues that result from dependency on modern media? Describe at least three issues. Some of the issues that stem for depending on modern media so much is the loss of human interaction; we have to be exposed to other...
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...Nowra does not criticize the values of society, but rather condemns individuals who act on their own accord to achieve success. Such characters do not show inspiration as they act selfishly to further their cause. In addition, the loneliness of characters who fail to embrace change and admit wrong are revealed as they lose their companions. Nowra divulges the loneliness of individuals who refuse to admit wrong when confronted by the truth. Nick, a representation of society, refuses to adapt his ideologies when he faces truth. At the beginning, Nowra conveys how Nick is given a chance to right his wrongs. The fact he is in the ‘dark’ symbolizes his ability to embrace a new change. Regardless of the option, he labels the patients as “madmen” from a “funny farm” and rejects them from being ‘normal’ individuals. When the lights are turned on and Roy is standing there, he is given the option to embrace ‘change’ through which Roy will “direct.” However, he chooses to follow Lucy and exit the theatre, symbolizing his inability to confront the truth and flee, hence demonstrating his stubborn nature. Later on, he is displayed giving orders to Lewis on how to direct. Nick believes that ordering others in making them “do what you want” is the characteristics of an ideal director. This is contrasted to Lewis’ view on how to direct as he takes the patients views into account. As a result, Nick is portrayed as having a manipulative nature where he likes to be in ‘control.’ The fact he ignores...
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...Is Science in the Bible? The need to answer this very question has come about all too often throughout time. It has at times driven a wedge between men because in order to gain knowledge and understanding of the truths of the world, Science deems it necessary to prove the truths by presenting the facts through a systematic process. The Bible on the other hand is presented to man by God and offers knowledge of the truths of the world through having faith and building a relationship with Him, which brings forth the knowledge needed to understand the world. In fact many times being a Christian can mean it must be impossible to be a scientist at the same time. But what many people do not understand is that Christianity and science are quite compatible. It has also been said that Science and Scripture are in no way at odds with each other but rather two distinct ways of thinking. On one hand are the believers of creation whom take the Bible as the only truth needed to understand the world. While on the other hand stands the evolutionist who seeks to explain and understand the truths of the world created by a God that cannot be seen or touched. For many years man has worked diligently to explain and prove the phenomena of the universe. This field of study as we know it is called Science. In today’s world Science can best be described as a systematic method used by scientists to prove the phenomena of the universe through observations, measurements, testing and documented...
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