Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Think or believe

Do I think that the sun will rise tomorrow?

Do I believe that the sun will rise tomorrow?

Should I believe that the sun will rise tomorrow?

Does it matter whether I believe it or not?

Suppose I know that I am close to death, unlikely to last the night. Then, for me, the sun will not rise tomorrow.

I may therefore take the view that I do not care. But if I have family & loved ones, or responsibilities to others who have every reason to believe that the sun will indeed rise, for them, tomorrow, then I may have some duty to  arrange my affairs as if I believe that too.

Or at least to say my goodbyes & thank yous.