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.
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Psychology & Human Behaviour
Material connected with psychology & human behaviour.
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The Buddha
Religious leader · c. 5th century BCE · Buddhism, suffering, mind, ethics
The Buddha is important to Truth By Reason because his teaching placed suffering, craving, impermanence and mental discipline at the centre of human inquiry.
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Is evil supernatural?
Some religions describe evil as supernatural, but many forms of evil can be understood through human behaviour, psychology, institutions, fear, greed, obedience, ideology and dehumanisation.
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.
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