Hales Views On Intrinsic Truth

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Hales’ argument that it is not okay to believe whatever you want is sound based on intrinsic value and the rational principle. Intrinsic truth is valuable in itself regardless of what it produces in the outcome. If you believe that knowing the truth is certain, without any doubt, then believing in whatever thought or idea you have about anything without justification and certainty would be intellectually wrong. Therefore to believe in whatever you want would be wrong. According to the rational principle, truth should be sought and errors avoided. If you willingly avoid seeking the truth to your belief or irresponsibly ignore the truth to your belief, you are wrong. Is it or is it not wrong to do whatever you want? If you believe that

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