Probably not. But still it should have its own "way". — dimosthenis9
Is it all a 'wild goose chase'? Is it all a mixture of 'bad philosophy', and running round in circles literally, or on various threads about 'truth', the existence of God etc? There are many threads tackling the same issues, and they keep going on, which shows how tricky some of the areas of thought are. — Jack Cummins
So you've had a play with Wittgesntein's thinking here. What would he make of this, do you think?
Truth is about propositions; but perhaps there are two games, one mundane, in being "of this world", the other profound to the point of incomprehensibility.
What do you think now? — Banno
Why, he would've said this whole discussion is pointless — TheMadFool
I used to believe in the truth but, even though I never really got down to seeking it in earnest, I look around and listen to what others have to say - not very encouraging reports from those who did devote their lives to the search for the truth. — TheMadFool
... it was once said 'In the future everyone will be a sophist for at least 15 minutes.' :eyes:In the ancient world ... — Wayfarer
:up: "Finding" criteria for truth.I just would like to read as much philosophy and discuss it in the best possible way, and perhaps this may be the most approximate way of finding 'truth'. — Jack Cummins
the other profound to the point of incomprehensibility. — Banno
Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present. — The Myth of Sisyphus & Other Essays
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