Repug is right, you've basically just summed up philosophy in a couple sentences, DH. Nice clarification.
Of course, I don't have an answer, as many minds much greater than any of ours have tried to tackle this question, and who knows if we'll ever know.
I guess if I were to give any personal input, it would be that once I grasp onto an idea that seems supported by evidence (or doesn't seem supported by any), it is very difficult for me to believe in it simply because it brings greater happiness. I have often questioned if this is because of an inherent aspect of my temperament/disposition, because it seems that many people actually can willfully ignore the apparent truth in order to have greater happiness. I just have a very difficult time doing it.
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