Simon says:
> I believe that there is a scale running between lies and truth and that
> there is such a thing as absolute unarguable truth. It is this that we
> should seek.
Steve Eskow pointed this out. I apparently missed it the first time. I
will support Steve on this because about a year ago, If Price and I tried
mightily and totally in vain to get people on the LO list to agree to ANY
universal values. If there are no universal values, then absolute truth
seems unlikely.
[Host's Note: I think Rol is referring to the thread starting at:
Linkname: Learning-Org Apr1996: Self Evident Truths LO6824
URL: http://world.std.com/~lo/96.04/0473.html
...Rick]
As an incorrigible optimist, idealist, and (probably) moralist, I think
there can probably be truths that in their context and in their time can
be widely accepted. However, this is considerably less than Simon is
striving for or claiming.
I do, however, agree with Simon that we should nevertheless be striving
for this self-same unarguable truth that does not exist. However,
struggline to achieve this ideal is not the same as saying it really
exists.
--Rol Fessenden L. L. Bean, Inc. 76234.3636@compuserve.com
1 - Challenge the process. 2 - Inspire a shared vision. 3 - Enable others to act. 4 - Model the way. 5 - Encourage the heart.
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