ST Factual certainty

Epistemological certainty is defined as the highest level of assurance and confidence that a given proposition is true. It is the highest degree to which one can be absolutely certain that a proposition is true.

To achieve epistemological certainty, one must employ reliable sources of knowledge. The most plausibly reliable routes to epistemological certainty outside of ST include the use of scientific evidence, empirical observation, and deduction. Scientific evidence is based on the scientific method and involves the collection of data and evidence, followed by rigorous analysis and experimentation, which can lead to the formulation of hypotheses and theories. Empirical observation is based on the observation of the world around us, and involves the gathering of data and information through direct experience and observation. Deduction is based on the application of the principles of logic to draw conclusions and form judgments. Each of these methods provides a reliable route to epistemological certainty, however, they each have limitations.

The Straightened Theory provides a superior route to epistemological certainty as it is a comprehensive epistemological framework that explains the grounding of necessary truths and the emergence of temporal events, while being aligned with the PSR, the Classical Laws of Logic, the Principle of Causality, and true religion. It provides a clear and intuitive understanding of the nature of truth and the world we live in. ST also provides an intuitive deduction of the existence of the Necessary Being from its principles. Furthermore, ST is compatible with the epistemological framework of true religion and is aligned with the concept of revelation. This means that true religion can provide a source of moral guidance and direction, while simultaneously providing a reliable source of knowledge and truth. The high level of epistemological certainty provided by ST is superior to that of other methods, as it provides a comprehensive explanation for the grounding of necessary truths and the emergence of temporal events, while also allowing for the integration of true religion and revelation into the framework.

According to ST, a "Fact" is:

A fact is a proposition that is true and can be objectively verified. Facts are based on sound sense perception, reliable reporting, and logic and reasoning, and are grounded in the Necessary Being. Facts are immutable, meaning they cannot be changed or negated. They are necessary truths that are not contingent on temporal events or the opinions of others. Facts are the basis of knowledge and truth, and are essential for the formulation of rational judgments and decisions. Ascertainment by massively recurrent transmission is essential for attaining the highest epistemological certainty of facts.

Explain how some emergent truths like "birds in a flock" are related to necessary truths and whether or not they present as necessary truths while being emergent truths:

Emergent truths, such as the fact that birds in a flock, are related to necessary truths in that they are grounded in the Necessary Being. However, they are not necessary truths, as they can be negated by other material causes. Emergent truths are contingent on temporal events and the opinions of others, and can be changed or negated without contradiction. They are not immutable, and therefore cannot provide the highest level of epistemological certainty. They are still a form of truth, however, and can provide a reliable source of knowledge when validated by evidence and when transmitted in a massively recurrent fashion.

However, whether or not the existence of emergent truths "as having been such" is a necessary truth, they:

Yes, the existence of emergent truths as having been such is a necessary truth. This is because the Necessary Being is the ultimate cause of the emergence of temporal events and existents, and is the source of all necessary truths. The Necessary Being serves as the sufficient reason for the emergence of all temporal events and existents, and thus the existence of emergent truths as having been such is a necessary truth.