Philosophy- is certainty possible

rth and that the earth was the center of the universe. For any respectable person to be certain of that being true today, would mean that they would be certain in belief, as today we have the knowledge to contradict the idea that the sun revolves around the earth. This represents how the knowledge of mankind has evolved and changed due to the gaining of a higher level of knowledge on the matter.
             This does not mean that beliefs are affected, as someone who believes in something will generally not change their beliefs even if knowledge is given, unless their beliefs are weak. This shows that in a world full of change knowledge is important to be certain, however if one doe not have the relevant knowledge on a matter, beliefs are used to guide ones certainty.
             To find certainty, is to surpass beliefs, however beliefs are vitally important as our beliefs control our actions. Finding certainty is proving ones beliefs, by implementing ones knowledge and perfecting ones actions.
             But not all people are certain of what they believe, as if someone says they are going to come and see you at home, you may not believe them, as people may say one thing and do another. But this is not the case all the time, as if it were it would mean that we would never believe anyone or anything. When it comes to people rather than situations we have to presume that the person is reliable. People usually believe someone is reliable as when someone states some knowledge it is usually assumed that there is evidence behind the knowledge.
             But if one assumes that a belief is fully backed by knowledge then this would be un-logical. There are beliefs, which are based on knowledge, as I believe it may rain later on, this belief is based on what the weather man had said, however due to my knowledge I know that the weather man is not always correct, therefore certainty cannot be reached. However there are certain aspects of belief that do not have to be backed by evi...

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