THE METHODOLOGY FOR OBTAINING TRUTH
PART 8: THE
ORIGIN AND REALITY OF IDEAS
In the name of
Jehovah God, Master of the universe Ruler of the earth.
The origin and
reality of ideas play a great part in the process toward establishing a methodology
for obtaining Truth. Facts also have a prominent place in this process. However
before we render the definitive qualities of facts there is much more to be
said about ideas.
We will now
inquire of Truth who is rested from an evening where he had many mental images
called ideas.
"Truth tell
us how can we better understand the origin and nature of ideas toward rendering
Truth?"
"FreedomJournal
it is true that I have various ideas and thoughts constantly as I am a thinker.
I trust that you also have many thoughts and ideas. However to clearly
understand this concept we must understand is origin. All thoughts and idea are
arrived at by perception or understanding.
All perceptions
are not the same. The embrace from a person you love renders a different
perception than an enemy striking you with a blow to the head. Hence there is a
great difference between pain and pleasure. Thus pain or pleasure is perceived
to the mind. Later this perception is placed or fixed as an idea or thought.
This sensation is then registered to one's memory or it is anticipated by his
imagination.
Although we
agree with Hume in part, we disagree with the following. Hume divides the
perceptions of the mind into two classes or species. These are distinguished by
their different degrees of force and vivacity. The less forcible and lively are
commonly denominated thoughts and ideas.
The second are
impressions. By the term impressions Hume means all our most lively
perceptions, when we hear, or see, or feel, of love, or hate, or desire, or
will."
"But
FreedomJournal what do you believe? How can we best categorize the perception
of ideas toward a better way to understand the human being and obtain
Truth?"
"Truth we
believe that first ideas are formed by the perception of the mind received
through the five basic senses. Thus to see, hear, smell, feel and talk. The
mind is further viewed as a data base. Thus, the mind has preconceived
thoughts. It also has formed ideas. It is also motivated by feelings of hot and
cold. Finally experiences previously held effects the forming of ideas.
What is already
in the mind influences the new? However, the mind should remain open to learn.
Thus new things are loved and new things are hated.
Truth allow me
to ask you this. Do you agree with Hume in his argument toward the association
of ideas?"
"We feel
that Hume is quite explicit in noting that there are three principles of
connection among ideas. These principles are resemblance, contiguity in time
and place and cause or effect. Hume uses a picture to illustrate the
association of resemblance to ideas. Thus, a picture will most likely lead
one's thoughts to the original.
Contiguity is
seen in the notation of our apartment in a building or apartments. Inquiry concerning
the other apartments logically follows. A word or affliction causes us to
reflect on ensuing pain thus rendering cause and effect."
"By your
leave Truth and for sake of clarity and conclusion. Ideas and perceptions are
often pre- conceived and based on (a) or governed by previous experiences and
beliefs. These ideas are received (registered in the mind) by the basic five
senses.
Furthermore
these ideas carry a basic means of association and connection. Thus through
resemblance, contiguity and cause and effect. Therefore as we continue this
discourse on Human Reasoning and Human Understanding we note the prominence of
ideas and thoughts and matters of fact and Truth.
Cont. Part 9: The Division of Ideas, Thoughts, Facts
& Truth
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