Friday, September 11, 2009

Truth and Chuck Norris

Three Theories of Truth
1. Truth as corresponding with reality (the truth is out there, we just find it)
2. Truth as what is pragmatic or functional (what works become the truth)
3. Truth as intersubjectivity (what is agreed upon through debate)
Returning to the idea that someone is going to answer a challenge to a statement they make by saying, 'because it is true' and someone is going to retort with the demanding question, "but what is truth?", what they are really saying is, "Do you think truth exists independently of everyone as a standard by which we should judge our beliefs?".

Most internet users have heard at least a few of the satirical Chuck Norris Facts that have been circulating on the web for the past year. Like: "When the Incredible Hulk gets mad, he turns into Chuck Norris." These Facts became so widespread that Norris's popularity rose significantly, and he was asked about it often during interviews. He wrote that the phenomenon was mostly "just promoting harmless fun," and that "maybe these one liners will prompt some one to seek out the real facts about [him] and the beliefs that have shaped [his] life." But there is another Chuck Norris out their on the internet.

A. What is the truth about Chuck Norris?

B. What was your source for this truth?

C. How do you know what truth is or even more simply how do we know?

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