Method - to the truth

karen3212

Hi,

Is there a method for working out, who is telling the truth.

Any pointers etc., would be gratefully accepted.

I know it's not too easy, but I work with some people that I think are blind, and obviously they think I am blind, so is there a method for helping them see who is telling the truth?

I am talking about attidudes about Chavez just now, but I really want a general recommendation on how people can work out who is telling the truth.

bonkey

karen3212 wrote:

I am talking about attidudes about Chavez just now, but I really want a general recommendation on how people can work out who is telling the truth.

First, figure out how to define truth.

skeptic griggsy

The provisional truth, not the Truth!

Tim Robbins

karen3212 wrote:

Hi,

Is there a method for working out, who is telling the truth.

Any pointers etc., would be gratefully accepted.

I know it's not too easy, but I work with some people that I think are blind, and obviously they think I am blind, so is there a method for helping them see who is telling the truth?

I am talking about attidudes about Chavez just now, but I really want a general recommendation on how people can work out who is telling the truth.

Logic is the best mechanism for finding a flaw in an argument. But, it has its limitations.
Some things are just subjective.
Here are some links to logic tips:
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/logic/logic.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallacy#Types_of_fallacies

karen3212

Thanks for suggestions and links, I'll be doing some reading.

davros

Here's a good article I came across recently:

26 Reasons What You Think is Right is Wrong

It's a useful place to start when examining where errors might have crept into your reasoning.

skeptic griggsy

Thaanks.

skeptic griggsy

Thaanks.

skeptic griggsy

Thanks.