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Do we have to learn to think scientifically in order to find the truth?
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Chantel Pomerville IB TOK / Bath Block 7 Prescribed Essay Do we have to learn to think scientifically in order to find the truth? Truth is hard to define. To one, truth could be that the sun will rise tomorrow. But to a scientific mind, the truth may be that the earth will continue to revolve around the sun tomorrow, with the sun remaining stationary. Which one is the truth? Both individuals present a valid argument, which is a justified true belief. This leads to the argument of whether or not there are universal truths, or a certain method of thinking that needs be applied to find truth. The scientific method is a means of verifying claims and proving them true. There are also three 'Truth Tests' that can be applied to an idea to test its validity. But how do these tests work when there is no physical evidence? What does one do...
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