Chapter 2 will introduce such an approach. matic approach to thinking. EXERCISES 1.1. Throughout this century, a famous painting entitled The Man with the Golden Helmet was believed to be the work of the Dutch master Rembrandt. Some years ago it was proved to have been painted by someone else. Some people would say that the truth about this painting changed. Do you agree? Explain. 1.2. Examine each of the following cases in light of what you've learned about truth in this chapter. State your view and explain why you hold it. a) Ira is a journalist. Will the belief that he can create his own truth make him more or less likely to value accuracy in his reporting? b) Bruce is prejudiced against minorities and women. Which of the following beliefs would be more helpful in overcoming his prejudice: the belief that truth is subjective and created or the belief that truth is objective and dis- covered? Explain your reasoning. c) Most students can use additional motivation to learn. Will the belief that they can create their own truth help or hinder their motivation? Explain. 1.3. Classify each of the following exchanges as (a) an actual contradiction or (b) a near contradiction. Briefly explain each choice. MAVIS: Big time college sports are corrupt. CORA: You're absolutely wrong, Mavis. KAREN: There are very few real heroes today. HANNA: I think there are more today than there have ever been. BRAD: Look at that new Lincoln across the street. CLARA: That isn't a Lincoln--it's a Mercury. * Chapter 2 will introduce such an approach. matic approach to thinking. EXERCISES 1.1. Throughout this century, a famous painting entitled The Man with the Golden Helmet was believed to be the work of the Dutch master Rembrandt. Some years ago it was proved to have been painted by someone else. Some people would say that the truth about this painting changed. Do you agree? Explain. 1.2. Examine each of the following cases in light of what you've learned about truth in this chapter. State your view and explain why you hold it. a) Ira is a journalist. Will the belief that he can create his own truth make him more or less likely to value accuracy in his reporting? b) Bruce is prejudiced against minorities and women. Which of the following beliefs would be more helpful in overcoming his prejudice: the belief that truth is subjective and created or the belief that truth is objective and dis- covered? Explain your reasoning. c) Most students can use additional motivation to learn. Will the belief that they can create their own truth help or hinder their motivation? Explain. 1.3. Classify each of the following exchanges as (a) an actual contradiction or (b) a near contradiction. Briefly explain each choice. MAVIS: Big time college sports are corrupt. CORA: You're absolutely wrong, Mavis. KAREN: There are very few real heroes today. HANNA: I think there are more today than there have ever been. BRAD: Look at that new Lincoln across the street. CLARA: That isn't a Lincoln--it's a Mercury. *