Results: Truth, Lies and Videotape
Published on 07/30/2020
Truth is arguably the foundation for reasonable discourse. Historically, it has been the aim of philosophers, poets, theologians, and artists alike. Conversely, it is controversial in its application, reach and purpose. So, let's take inventory of what we believe, or do not believe, about the nature of truth.
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1.
What do you think is the basis for truth. Human Reason
40%
1087 votes
Intuition
13%
368 votes
Science
26%
702 votes
Sacred texts
10%
269 votes
Will Power
14%
380 votes
Political Influence
4%
100 votes
Sense Perception
14%
397 votes
Other (please specify)
6%
160 votes
Cultural Agreement
8%
231 votes
Spiritual Insight
25%
697 votes
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2.
Do you believe that truth corresponds to a shared external world? That is to say, is truth more than individual opinion/perception? Yes
48%
1306 votes
No
17%
470 votes
Undecided
35%
967 votes
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3.
Select as many influences from the list below that has had a direct influence on your thinking. (Note: the list is not exhaustive- as there are innumerable schools of thought) Political Party (Democrat)
7%
202 votes
Political Party (Republican)
6%
165 votes
Islam (Sunni)
1%
39 votes
Islam (Shiite)
1%
25 votes
Christianity (Protestant)
34%
937 votes
Christianity (Catholic)
23%
627 votes
Pragmatism
5%
124 votes
Agnosticism
9%
238 votes
Buddhism
7%
186 votes
Confucianism
3%
70 votes
Existentialism
3%
96 votes
Feminism
9%
242 votes
Humanism
14%
394 votes
Libertarianism
2%
58 votes
Marxism
2%
47 votes
Nihilism
1%
26 votes
Postmodernism
2%
50 votes
Taoism
3%
79 votes
Shintoism
1%
28 votes
Paganism
2%
51 votes
Wiccan
4%
123 votes
Analytic Philosophy (Science)
15%
399 votes
Hinduism (One of the six major schools of thought)
3%
82 votes
Animism
2%
64 votes
Norse Mythology
2%
51 votes
Atheism
8%
232 votes
Other (please specify)
12%
322 votes
Conservatism
10%
276 votes
Political Party (Other)
3%
82 votes
Liberalism
8%
222 votes
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4.
Is possible to discuss truth with an individual holding to a different school of thought? Yes
52%
1433 votes
No
16%
446 votes
Undecided
31%
864 votes
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5.
Is truth possible in our fragmented multimedia world? Yes
44%
1220 votes
No
22%
594 votes
Undecided
34%
929 votes
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