Statements that are accepted as true (1 Viewer)

[serge]

there are 3 parts to the elective in "telling the truth"

1. explore how statements come to be accepted as true
2. question who has the authority to make those statements and

3. examine the ways in which those statements are explored, tested and endorsed or refuted.

im fine with the first two, but the last one is trickier...
is one of "those statements" already accepted as true?
and if so, what does the 3rd part mean?

 

[Lennie]

With number 3, I think many have a problem with it. Myself included.

The way I look at it, is to read the point differently.

Examine the ways in which 'the truth' is explored, tested and endorsed and refuted.

Hence;

How is "the truth" explored?
How is "the truth" tested?
How is "the truth" endorsed?
How is "the truth" refuted?

This is a really general answer, but Im not doing frontline this year. It may help to organise your thoughts a little better though.

 

[serge]

lol, you've cracked their code...
it seems so easy now
thanks

 

[glitterfairy]

With number 3, I think many have a problem with it. Myself included.

The way I look at it, is to read the point differently.

Examine the ways in which 'the truth' is explored, tested and endorsed and refuted.

Whilst a lot of you doing Frontline will by analysing a lot of different texts all claiming to be "true", others will come across texts that DON'T make this claim. Let me use Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaiden's Tale" as an example:

Right at the back, there's a nice little bit that says the story was recited onto about 20 or so unordered audio tapes and arranged as the committee saw fit.

Right there, is a reference that says "Hold up! We're not claiming this as utmost truth!" <--- so this could be an example of how truth is "refuted" (what a funny word).

Now let me look at a random news article - often they'll bring in "expert advice" with which to support opinion. And hey, if an expert (like a doctor) says it, it must be true - right? Also look at public polls, votes etc.

Hope this clears a few things up

 

[Not-That-Bright]

I suggest going to www.snopes.com
Heaps of things i've heard stupid people say as "fact" are in fact bs.