The title asks to what extent truth is different between mathematics, arts and ethics; it does not question the existence of truth. I interpret truth as justified belief and classify it into three approaches: personal, social and universal. Personal is what is perceived as true, social is what a group perceives as true, and universal is what the whole perceives as true (Bernardin). In this essay it will be shown that the approach towards finding truth in mathematics, arts and ethics varies, but upon further investigation, the final truth is intertwined. Mathematics is approached as a universal truth. I was once given the equation "9x - 7i > 3 (3x - 7u)" and asked to solve for "i". Any mathematician who was introduced to algebra would immediately perform the necessary procedures to isolate the “i”. By doing this, I determine that the answer is "i < 3 u". According to mathematical reasoning this is the only true answer, and any mathematician in the world would get the same answer. Mathematics is approached without question or doubt, unless another person attempts to solve the problem and arrives at a different answer. At that point, the two mathematicians would have carefully examined the procedures used by both and would have finally confirmed that the answer was “i < 3 u”. No matter where you go in the world, mathematics is a universal concept. It is a connecting factor for all human beings to share knowledge. You can use different units for the same measurements, but there are always conversions and equations that can be used to determine comparison values, such as converting a dollar to a euro or inches to centimeters. The truth in mathematics is addressed in a universal way and concludes that when someone is...... middle of paper...... universally but can be found in the arts. The arts are approached in a personal way but are influenced by mathematics and raise ethical questions. Ethics are approached in a social way but can influence the arts. Overall, approaches to finding truth in mathematics, the arts, and ethics vary, but the ultimate truth is intertwined. Works Cited Bernardin, Andrew. "Four kinds of truth." The evolving mind. Np, 15 June 2008. Web. 25 January 2010. .Agnello, Robert. "How are Fibonacci numbers expressed in nature?" How things work. Discovery Communications, June 24, 2008. Web. January 28, 2010. .Rowse, Darren. "Rule of thirds". Digital photography school. Np, 2009. Web. 29 January. 2010. .