in this unit we are examining the difference between Truth and validity.
These are very different terms and I want to make sure you all
understand the difference and are comfortable how we will be using these
terms in this class. I would like you to apply these terms to the following situation. What is the Truth and validity here?
Here is a picture of Bat Boy that appeared in a now defunct tabloid, The Weekly World News (Links to an external site.).
As the story goes Bat Boy was captured in a cave and brought to a secret government facility to be studied. This seemed cruel and eventually he was released. Since that time he has appeared in this publication many times, becoming a bit of a folk hero.
There is even a musical based on his life, Bat Boy the Musical (Links to an external site.)
The question I have for you:
“Does Bat Boy Exist?” that is, “How sure are you of the existence or non-existence of Bat Boy?” After you answer this, you need to explain “Why or w
