The Color of Truth is Grey...Or Is It? (HyFlex: Zoom)

The Color of Truth is Grey...Or Is It? (HyFlex: Zoom)

Fall (4-8 hours) | Available (Membership Required)

Online Lebanon, NH 03766 United States
Online Meeting
10/21/2024-11/4/2024
9:30 AM-11:30 AM EDT on Mon
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$50.00

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The Color of Truth is Grey...Or Is It? (HyFlex: Zoom)

Fall (4-8 hours) | Available (Membership Required)

Our present political climate has glaringly shown us that one person’s truth may very well be a dramatic falsehood to someone else. Yet each person believes deeply in their truth…or do they? Our truths are no longer black-and-white but frustratingly grey. What role does misinformation and disinformation have to do with the truth? How did we stray so far from the truth, from fact, reason, and logic? After all, a truth is a truth…or is it?

Without focusing on the present political scene, Ellen and Steve will challenge us with a definition of truth and how we are affected by truth in everyday life, in our interactions with loved ones, extended family and friends, in business, politics, and law.

What are the different kinds of truths, including absolute truth, personal truth, religious/spiritual truth, legal truth? What can we learn about telling the truth? When are lies unacceptable? When does a white lie become a real lie?

Explore ways of finding a common truth between two people with differing views. Join us in robust discussions as we agree, disagree, or agree to disagree, while discovering that the color of truth is grey.

This course will consist of discussions between the Study Leaders and participants.

 

  • Final Class (11/4) is in Suite 250, Room 2A with OWL for Zoom.
  • There are no required books for this course. 
Shama, Steven
Steven Shama

Steve retired from medicine, transitioning into a professional speaking career. He’s taught many Osher courses dealing with truths of life, justice, and ethics.

Terie, Ellen
Ellen Terie

Recently retired from having been an Assistant Judge for Windsor County, Ellen’s interest in how people interpret ‘truth’ was rekindled when she sat on the Bench in Family Court. As a psychotherapist, she frequently explores the concept of truth with her clients, including how to separate fact from fiction.