Category: emet
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How Emet might be influenced by various criterion of truth
1. Correspondence Theory Description: Truth corresponds to reality. A statement is true if it matches an observable fact. 2. Coherence Theory Description: Truth is determined by consistency within a set of beliefs or propositions. 3. Pragmatic Theory Description: Truth is what works or proves useful in practice. 4. Consensus Theory Description: Truth is determined…
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Detailed Exploration of Lakoff and Johnson’s Theories on Truth and Refinements on Embodiment vis-a-vis “Truth”
George Lakoff and Mark Johnson are prominent scholars in the field of cognitive linguistics, and their work has had a profound impact on our understanding of how humans conceptualize and discuss abstract ideas such as truth. Lakoff and Johnson’s seminal work, Metaphors We Live By (1980), introduced the idea that human thought is largely metaphorical…
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Summary of S.(m.a.r.t) goals and to-dos for emet
S.m.a.r.t goals 1. Develop Evolving Awareness in Conversations Specific: Actively engage in two key conversations per week where you consciously focus on how truth evolves during the dialogue. 1. Mindfulness to Loosen Perfectionism Specific: Set aside 10 minutes daily for mindfulness meditation to develop self-awareness and reduce attachment to perfectionism in Emet practice.…