Defining TRUTH

In defining truth, it is first helpful to note what truth is not:

???? Truth is?not?simply whatever works. This is the philosophy of pragmatism—an ends-vs.-means-type approach. In reality, lies can appear to “work,” but they are still lies and not the truth.

???? Truth is?not?simply what is coherent or understandable. A group of people can get together and form a conspiracy based on a set of falsehoods where they all agree to tell the same false story, but it does not make their presentation true.

???? Truth is?not?what makes people feel good. Unfortunately, bad news can be true.

???? Truth is?not?what the majority says is true. Fifty-one percent of a group can reach a wrong conclusion.

???? Truth is?not?what is comprehensive. A lengthy, detailed presentation can still result in a false conclusion.

???? Truth is?not?defined by what is intended. Good intentions can still be wrong.

???? Truth is?not?how we know; truth is what we know.

???? Truth is?not?simply what is believed. A lie believed is still a lie.

???? Truth is?not?what is publicly proved. A truth can be privately known (for example, the location of buried treasure).

Start by helping us define what TRUTH is not! The basis of FEAR is False Information Appearing Real so it follows that Truth and Fear are related.