JChnsc19
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I have heard the argument you choose your beliefs. I sincerely don’t see this. And am hoping you can explain it to me. I really don’t do philosophy so if you could explain it in more of a black & white, scientific way that would be groovy. I’ll give some examples:
I don’t believe the moon is made of green cheese although I have never been to the moon.
I believe the sky is blue, well the base color. I know it’s also red; or white when clouds are out. What I’m saying is I believe it’s blue & not plaid.
I believe baby shampoo can wash more than babies.
I believe the sun is out in the daytime even when it’s behind a cloud or storming & cant be seen.
I believe peanuts are an ingredient in peanut butter even though I’ve never seen it be made.
I’m not looking to debate the above points. What I’m asking is how is it that I choose those beliefs? I don’t believe that. I think I’ve seen or read evidence that supports the above. I don’t think I would believe - you can only wash babies with baby shampoo- even if I read 1,000 expert books saying so. Please educate me.
I don’t believe the moon is made of green cheese although I have never been to the moon.
I believe the sky is blue, well the base color. I know it’s also red; or white when clouds are out. What I’m saying is I believe it’s blue & not plaid.
I believe baby shampoo can wash more than babies.
I believe the sun is out in the daytime even when it’s behind a cloud or storming & cant be seen.
I believe peanuts are an ingredient in peanut butter even though I’ve never seen it be made.
I’m not looking to debate the above points. What I’m asking is how is it that I choose those beliefs? I don’t believe that. I think I’ve seen or read evidence that supports the above. I don’t think I would believe - you can only wash babies with baby shampoo- even if I read 1,000 expert books saying so. Please educate me.