Overheard in a discussion.

The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) is quoted as saying

"There are no facts, only interpretations."

What are your thoughts on this?

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Adstar · 56-60, M

If the interpretation is fact then the interpretation is a fact...

onrealityofdreams · M

@Adstar What if the interpretation is an opinion instead of a fact? That would mean it is a fact the person has an opinion though the opinion is not itself a fact.

Adstar · 56-60, M

@onrealityofdreams An interpretation is either accurate or it is Not.. Opinions are not necessarily facts.. But someone can have the correct opinion and thus it is a fact..

onrealityofdreams · M

@Adstar Could you give an example of that last statement?

Adstar · 56-60, M

@onrealityofdreams Ok in one persons opinion water is wet.. This is an opinion which is the fact because water is wet..

The other person's opinion is that water is dry,, this is an opinion that is wrong and is not a fact..

onrealityofdreams · M

@Adstar When someone says "Water is wet" that person is not expressing an opinion but acknowledging a fact. If someone says it's an opinion that person is not clear on what 'opinion' means.