Certainty twofold- of truth and of knowledge.
But that we may not be misled in this case by that which is the danger everywhere, I mean by the doubtfulness of terms, it is fit to observe that certainty is twofold: certainty of truth and certainty of knowledge.
Certainty of truth is, when words are so put together in propositions as exactly to express the agreement or disagreement of the ideas they stand for, as really it is.
Certainty of knowledge is to perceive the agreement or disagreement of ideas, as expressed in any proposition. This we usually call knowing, or being certain of the truth of any proposition.
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This spurred me towards personal truths and the nature of us all to cherish our hard fought knowledge; once won, hold it sacred as truth arching over all that is known, or will be known by me. It is a subtle invitation to be ensnared into meaner considerations when bringing my mind into an investigative response over unexpected points of view; points departing from my comfortably ordered universe. I ask myself now;
What can I do differently in order to influence the change I desire in others?
Perhaps getting to the notion that I can only change me is a great start.
“Judge for yourself candidly, and then I shall not be harmed or offended, whatever be thy censure” John Locke
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