Is the Quest for Truth Ultimately Fulfilling?

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In summary, the conversation revolved around the value and pursuit of truth. Some argued that the search for truth is the ultimate purpose of life, while others questioned the assumption that knowing truth would bring about a better life. There was also discussion about the difficulty of accepting truth and whether it is possible to truly know truth. Overall, it was acknowledged that the journey towards truth can be rewarding and that there may be different levels of truth.

Turth?

  • The greatest thing in the universe

    Votes: 7 35.0%

  • Total waste of time

    Votes: 2 10.0%

  • An entertaining pasttime

    Votes: 2 10.0%

  • What is truth?

    Votes: 9 45.0%
  • Total voters
    20
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Originally posted by Another God
Objective cannot be experienced, it can only be interpretted, meaning placed on it. Hence we use science to create truths for us, and that is all we will ever know.
How about the "truth of the matter," which is always true? Or else how could we possibly relate to it? -- "the fact" that we're consciously aware. And since when did we need science to determine that? :wink:
 
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