Why Strong Belief Is Not the Same as Truth
A belief can feel certain, sacred, obvious or emotionally powerful and still be mistaken. Truth requires more than the strength of conviction.
Topic
Honesty
Truthfulness, sincerity, accuracy and the moral duty not to deceive.
Articles
Why Evidence Matters More Than Authority
Many people accept claims because they come from a priest, scripture, politician, expert, parent, institution, tradition or majority. Authority can sometimes be useful, but authority by itself does not make a claim true.
Thinkers
Socrates
Philosopher · c. 470–399 BCE · Philosophy, questioning, ethics
Socrates is important to Truth By Reason because he represents disciplined questioning, the examination of assumptions, and the idea that untested beliefs may be dangerous.
Q&A
Can something be true but unproven?
Yes. A claim can be true even before humans prove it. But until there is enough evidence, we should not treat it as established knowledge.
Should we fear death?
Fear of death is understandable. A reasoned response is not to pretend death is easy, but to examine what is feared and how that fear affects life.
Blog posts
Why Truth By Reason Uses Probability Rather Than False Certainty
Truth By Reason uses confidence and probability because many important claims are not honestly handled by pretending everything is either absolutely certain or completely unknowable.