How Absolute is an Absolute Truth ?

[ChrisP]

truth is subjective

Man, why didn't I think of that :149:

 

[Katzpur]

truth is subjective

Always?

Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius. (This is an absolute truth.)
When it is 32 degrees Fahrenheit outside, it's miserably cold. (This is a subjective truth.)

 

[ChrisP]

Always?

Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius. (This is an absolute truth.)
When it is 32 degrees Fahrenheit outside, it's miserably cold. (This is a subjective truth.)

Altitude/air pressure

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/env99/env017.htm

Stop me when I get too precious.

 

[kreeden]

Hmmm ? The make-up of the water also comes into play , doesn't it ? { how cold would it have to get to freeze the Great Salt Lake ? } Also if the water is flowing .

As for all living things being born to die , at best all that I can say is that all living things that I know of die . Untill we know all living things , it is only a general statement . Isn't it ?

 

[ChrisP]

Hmmm ? The make-up of the water also comes into play , doesn't it ? { how cold would it have to get to freeze the Great Salt Lake ? } Also if the water is flowing .

As for all living things being born to die , at best all that I can say is that all living things that I know of die . Untill we know all living things , it is only a general statement . Isn't it ?

Sure is. Universe will end someday though, especially if we get off this planet. Human's love to consume.

 

[angellous_evangellous]

An absolute truth requires absolute honesty on the part of the one interpreting the "truth."

The ones among us who are absolutely honest have been founders or great leaders of religion, philosophy, art, music, academia and science.

 

[kreeden]

An absolute truth requires absolute honesty on the part of the one interpreting the "truth.".

Good point . Even if truth is subjective , if we were absolutely honest ... I'm not sure how to word that ? But it seems to me that honesty would lead to a more honest subjectiveness , allowing one to be more objective .... or at the very least , allowing one to seperate the two .