By definition, a fact is something known with certainty through experience, observation, or measurement. A fact can be objectively demonstrated and verified. A fact is something that people agree corresponds to reality.
It is not easy for us to determine whether facts correspond to reality. This can only be determined over time with repeated feedback and testing.
The difference between facts and fiction does matter. Feelings are facts; they can distort or enhance our perceptions, depending on how conscious we are of their presence. Facts are not absolutes but statements of probability. Because we are dependent on confirmation from others in our search for facts, social pressures can lead us to distrust out own perceptions.
EXERCISE P. 76
DEFINITIONS FOR FACTS
1.) Know - Something that we've learned or familiar with our knowledge.
2.) Certain - Not to be doubted or denied; established as a fact.
3.) Verified - Something that can be tested and have a record of.
4.) Existence - Something that's already there.
5.) Real - Actually being or existing; not fictitious or imaginary; TRUE
6.) Fact - Something can identified as true, real, testimony, record with visual evidence that it is existing.
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