Essays on Truth Page 5

Molly Ivins, in her Op-Ed called, “Get a Knife, Get a Dog, but Get Rid of Guns,” argues for an absolute abolition of civilian gun ownership. Ivins begins her argument with a sarcastic attitude toward gun laws in the United States. She calls herself “not antigun,” but immediately announces that she is “proknife. ” She…

What is Truth? Truth exists and is an absolute. Contrary to the mush-minded meanderings of modern educators, truth is not relative. If my truth differs from your truth that can only be because either one or both of us is unaware of the truth and has called something true which is not. Truth must have…

Preface             One of the common arguments against oral history is that not only can it often not be verified, but also that memory is an elusive, untrustworthy ally in writing history. Indeed, the human memory is rife with shifts, hills, and valleys, and often something is not remembered the same by two people present…

In order to boom a tree must hold strong roots. They are indispensable in the growing of the tree and without them it will finally shrivel off. The same can be said about a individual and his roots. Not cognizing who you are or where you come from can do things really tough. It can…

While reading Five Dialogues by Plato, I encountered numerous obstacles in understanding the discussions between Socrates, Meno, and Euthyphro. It became evident that these conversations seemed circular because the conclusion was elusive. Socrates challenges the assertions made by Euthyphro and Meno by posing more questions, ultimately leading to their resignation. In Lecture 2, you mentioned…

In the unforgiving test of life, where principles and beliefs are put to the trial, a mysterious narrative often unfolds, delving into the darkest aspects of human nature. The story that unfolds is set in the oppressive atmosphere of Salem during the witch trials, where paranoia and fear grip the hearts of the inhabitants. As…

Acting and lying are very different, but, by many people, can be confused. The most common words that confuse acting to lying is the phrase, “just kidding. ” Kidding or joking is often a form of acting, but can be turned to lying very easily. For example, when you say a true thought and then…

The idea of ghosts is frequently met with doubt among humans. According to Wikipedia, ghosts are described as the souls or spirits of deceased individuals or animals that can appear to the living in visible form or through other manifestations. Personally, I am convinced that ghosts truly exist. The presence of ghosts is backed by…

Society constantly believes the construct that certainty can let one to accomplish all of one’s desires. But this present thought is absolutely equivocal. One can non trust on certainty because nil is genuinely certain. Everything that we hold to be true hasn’t been proven incorrect. but who is to state that it couldn’t be true?…

Edith Wharton’s Roman Fever explores plot development in a captivating manner. The unfolding of the present situation is showcased through the internal thoughts of Alida Slade and Grace Ansley, as well as the increasing tension between them. However, Wharton skillfully interweaves the past actions of these two friends, illustrating the years of insecurity, jealousy, and…