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How do you know if you truly believe something?
The best way to tell if someone believes something is to watch their actions and choices to see if they line up with the claimed belief. People don’t take action or make choices based on what is true, but rather based on what they believe to be true.
How do we come to believe what we believe?
We believe some things because of the evidence of our senses: that it is daytime, that the floor is solid, that there are other people in the room. When we truly believe something it profoundly influences our actions. These actions can then exert a powerful influence on the beliefs of others.
What do we believe despite a lack of verifiable proof?
From things we could never see with the human eye to life forms that have yet to be verified, here are the top 10 things we believe despite a lack of verifiable proof. While conspiracy theories and UFO sightings abound, we don’t have verifiable proof that other lifeforms exist in the space beyond our own planet.
How can we prove that anything exists?
You’re asking an epistemic question. Epistemology is the philosophical study of knowledge, what it is and what are the acceptable standards by which we will grant the status of truth or “fact.” Essentially, we can’t “prove” anything exists besides the fact that we ourselves exist as a kind of thinking thing—from Descartes.
Can We prove something is real with philosophy?
Philosophy is not for creating proofs it is for creating arguments. You can argue that something is real with philosophy but it will be words only, not proof. Originally Answered: Philosophy: Can we prove something is real?
Can only mathematics prove something to be true?
Only mathematics can prove something to be true. Let me explain. You state that there is historical proof that alexander the great exisited. In fact what there is is historical evidence that suggests he existed.