The participation of all truth in one absolute truth: Using the philosophies of Parmenides, Augustine and Descartes
Abstract
This study defends the objectivity, absoluteness and necessity of truth using Parmenides, Augustine and Descartes. These three philosophers illustrate a continuum of thought throughout the ancient, medieval and modern eras. They confront tough philosophical questions pertaining to truth. The study concludes that: (1) truth is objective: it is the agreement of the contents in the intellect with what resides in reality; (2) truth is necessary; it enables our intellect to understand reality and our own existence better; (3) truth is a practical and necessary goal in life; (4) truth is needed in order to live morally; and (5) all truth has its source in an absolute truth which Augustine and Descartes identify with God.
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Andrew Paul Malionek,
"The participation of all truth in one absolute truth: Using the philosophies of Parmenides, Augustine and Descartes"
(January 1, 1995).
Boston College Dissertations and Theses.
Paper AAI1377583.
http://escholarship.bc.edu/dissertations/AAI1377583
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