What is "the pursuit of truth?"

I am currently enrolled in an Ethics of Communication class as part of my Master’s coursework, and this week, our professor asked us the question: What does “the pursuit of truth” mean to you?

I wanted to share my answer, but perhaps more importantly, I’d love to hear from you.

What does ‘the pursuit of truth’ mean to you?

Here’s what I said:

The pursuit of truth is a journey to collect perspectives and evidence of different experiences that make up a multidimensional view of the world, of events, and of decisions.

In this way (and as is evident in the question itself), “truth” is not a destination to be reached but a pursuit of a clearer picture of the way things are, as every new input shifts the definition of “truth” in often substantial ways.

“Truth” is perhaps better characterized as a never-ending story, where there can be common themes, ethical norms can be widely accepted yet also challenged, and where the ending never fully comes into focus.

With this perspective, pursuing truth means we adopt an explorer’s mindset, where our journey is fueled by a continuously replenishing supply of questions about the world and those in it.

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