Truth as Liberation: Truth possesses an almost sacred quality. Its revelation dissolves barriers between people, transforms pain into understanding, and restores authentic connection. This perspective see truth-telling as both a moral imperative and a healing practice, believing that transparency creates the conditions for genuine intimacy and collective wisdom. Truth as Possession: The understanding that truth functions as a form of capital—scarce, valuable, and strategically deployed. Truth becomes entangled with identity, power, and survival. It may represent hard-won knowledge that defines who someone is, leverage that maintains their position, or a dangerous burden that could destroy relationships if released.
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