The Illusion of Absolute Answers

Abstract

Humans have an innate desire for answers, believing that every question must have a definitive solution. However, not all answers are absolute—some are shaped by perception, context, and circumstance. This paper explores the tension between absolutism—the belief that objective truths exist independently of interpretation—and relativism, which argues that truth is shaped by perspective. While mathematical and scientific principles seem to offer fixed truths, human experiences, ethics, and philosophical dilemmas resist universal solutions. This paper posits a middle-ground theory, asserting that while everything has an answer, not all answers are universal. Context dictates truth, making certainty an illusion and adaptability a necessary intellectual skill. By embracing the fluid nature of knowledge, we gain a deeper understanding of reality—not as a rigid system of fixed answers, but as a dynamic interplay of perspectives.

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