Studied by 12 peoplewhat is truth?
That which is
What is objective truth? give an example
just is. exists outside of us and without us
2+2=4, it will always be 4 even if we don’t believe it.
What is subjective truth? give an example
truth as we experience it
The color blue is better than orange, that is your truth not others.
what is the books definition of science? What type of knowledge is science capable of validating?
The process of investigation into reality through observation and experiment.
sensible reality
how do we acquire knowledge by testimony?
By trusting someone who witnessed the truth that we can rely on.
what are three rational proofs of God’s existence? explain each one.
desire- we desire more truth, justice, and goodness, and more love than this world can provide. that desire points us to God.
contingency- Nothing needs to be here but it is
intelligibility - The world can be known studied, understand because it was “thought into being”. There is a design an order.
How do we come to know God by natural law?
Our natural sense of Goodness points us to the one who is perfect
sensible reality
something we can grasp by use of our 5 senses
intuition
“Just knowing” something. know something is knowing in our heart
philosophy
“love of wisdom”. using argumentation and logic to prove or demonstrate the truth
ethics
the moral quality of human nature, leads to happiness and flourishing, also what harms us
intelligibility
knowable and understandable
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