Lesson 1: The Nature of Truth

Ultimate Questions of Life

Fundamental inquiries that worldviews seek to answer, such as the existence of God, the nature of reality, and the meaning of life.

Worldview

A comprehensive perspective that shapes how individuals value, behave, and influence culture.

Characteristics of Truth

Specific attributes that help identify truth and distinguish it from false ideas.

Truth is Necessary

The concept that truth must exist, as even the claim "there is no truth" is itself a truth claim.

Truth is Knowable

The idea that it is possible to know some truths, despite not knowing everything with 100% certainty.

Absolute Truth

Truth that is unchangeable and independent of personal beliefs or perceptions.

Exclusive Truth

The principle that contradictory claims cannot both be true; only one can be correct.

Unified Truth

The notion that all truths are interconnected and consistent with one another.

Truth Transcends Time and Culture

The belief that truth remains constant and applicable across different times and cultures.

Truth Corresponds to Reality

The correspondence theory which states that true statements must align with actual existence.

Truth is Coherent

The coherence theory that suggests truth should be consistent with our overall beliefs and experiences.