Truth in the Mirror: How Subjectivity Shapes Belief
We often speak of truth as if it were a fixed point—a lighthouse in the fog of human experience. But truth, for most of us, is not a beacon. It’s a mirror. And what we see in it depends on where we stand. 🔍 What Is Subjective Truth? Subjective truth refers to beliefs or perceptions that are shaped by personal experience, emotion, and context. Unlike objective truth—which remains constant regardless of who observes it—subjective truth is fluid, intimate, and often contested. “There are three truths: your truth, my truth, and the truth.” — Traditional saying This tension between personal and universal truth lies at the heart of human belief systems. 🧬 How Subjectivity Shapes Belief Experience as Filter: Our past shapes how we interpret the present. A person raised in scarcity may view generosity with suspicion, while another sees it as grace. Emotion as Amplifier: Feelings color facts. Anxiety can make neutral events seem threatening; joy can make them seem benign. Culture...