An Inconvenient Truth

Hume argues that we have no logical reason to believe in miracles on the basis of testimonies from those who claim to have seen a miracle. Miracles in a sense are derived from testimonies which are second-hand evidence from someone’s experience making it unreliable. No one can depend entirely on testimony as if it were to act as an immediate object of our senses since it contradicts our senses.The evidence must be greatly supported for it to be probable for belief, according to Hume. However, we…

meditation. Buddhism is constructed on the Four Noble Truths: (1) Life is pain and suffering. (2) Suffering comes from the desire for pleasure, existence, and prosperity. (3) The end of suffering can be accomplished by rejecting those desires. (4) All this is achieved by following the Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path is a set of eight interconnected elements that relieve you from life’s suffering and are as follows: (1) right knowledge ( the Four Noble Truths), (2) right intention, (3) right…

LaMont Gibson is 21 years old born and raised on the west side of Detroit, Michigan. LaMont Gibson attended Detroit Public Schools until the age of ten years old. At that time his mother thought it was best for LaMont to attend Warrendale Charter Academy , fortunately the charter was still located on the west side of Detroit but the curriculum was more advanced than DPS offered at the time. While attending Warrendale LaMont enjoyed his time in computer class and was intrigued by all the…

find the truth, is not always what’s expected and can present itself with plenty of responsibility. The story “By the Waters of Babylon” tells a tale about a young man who is the son of the priest, that decides to go on a journey to the “Dead Places” in order to find the truth about the gods. When he arrives from his journey, he now has to decide what he will do with this new found truth and how he will maintain this new responsibility. His journey to the “Dead Places”, finding the truth, and…

In a jungian perspective, why did Xavier need to kill Elijah? The differences between the two caused Xavier to grow more and more afraid of Elijah. Elijah’s shadow kept growing and nothing was going to keep it in check. His true self is shown despite the persona he puts up. Even when Elijah smiles, Xavier can tell that he is faking it. Xavier is the only person who can read Elijah and understand him. When Niska sends the letter and Xavier misunderstands the message, thinking that Niska told him…

is it? Cynicism is simply being skeptical of other people ideas in terms of there validity. This cynicism isn't negative in nature however, often times many people take this skepticism as being negative or being attacked. A true cynic strives for truth and fairness from all acquaintances, institutions and public figures alike. In a world that is at times corrupt, this thought process can only be a good thing. Cynicism helps create an honest world. Looking through hypocrisy and shame, and…

both use fear for advancing a different social order. You see, in my quest to show Batsy the true human nature, I knew pointing out ideologically hypocrisies through manipulation is an unending game. What really are values? No, do not name me truths. Truths are existentially indifferent, but what do they really prove? Saying humans make mistakes is just a discoverable description. It is the subjective thought: THAT is where my work is done. This is the very essence of human nature. The moment…

Reporting a story’s truth has taken a backseat to sensationalism. “Stories with useful information are less likely to be shared virally than other types of content” (Holiday, 71). Bok’s approach of justification can be easily applied to today’s social media. “Publicity without…

There was a single knock. Larsen looked up and watched as Pattis strode in. Everyone thought that Pattis was a servant of some sort. He would normally enter carrying tea or a pressed shirt or something that indicated a personal matter with the guildmaster. That he was the deadly Blade of the Guildmaster was a secret known only to two people, and they were both in the room. The wiry Blade walked in with his hands behind his back. Larsen tried to read his face. Was Pattis successful? Was the…

Title? The loud noise of noblemen screaming and cheering filled Avary’s room. She peered out her open window, observing the jousting duel that was occurring outside on the castle field. There were horses dressed in the finest golds, as well as, jousters of all noble origins. Sighing, she went back to preparing for her entrance. As a lady of the court and the grand princess of her kingdom, it was her duty to dress her best. Slowly, she placed her silver tiara on her head, tilting it at the…