In a discussion about opinions, the subject came up about facts not being true for everyone? What do you think.
From what I've been taught, facts are things that can be proven. They are either proven true or false. Opinions, however, are things that can not be proven, such as judgements, etc.
Other people believe that facts are relative, that what is true for one person is different for others.
When I talk about facts, it's like 2+2=4. This is a universal truth. It doesn't change for anyone. And yes, it can be proven. Another universal truth is that gravity is what keeps people on the Earth. This again is a universal truth, a fact.
Relative facts, on the other hand, are actually opinions that are masquerading as facts. Such as someone saying that yellow is the best color in the world. That is an opinion, not a fact. It can not be proven, as it's a judgement.
What's your opinion?
From what I've been taught, facts are things that can be proven. They are either proven true or false. Opinions, however, are things that can not be proven, such as judgements, etc.
Other people believe that facts are relative, that what is true for one person is different for others.
When I talk about facts, it's like 2+2=4. This is a universal truth. It doesn't change for anyone. And yes, it can be proven. Another universal truth is that gravity is what keeps people on the Earth. This again is a universal truth, a fact.
Relative facts, on the other hand, are actually opinions that are masquerading as facts. Such as someone saying that yellow is the best color in the world. That is an opinion, not a fact. It can not be proven, as it's a judgement.
What's your opinion?