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The Correspondence Theory of Truth
A statement is true if it corresponds to or accurately represents what is in the world.
Premise 1: A proposition is true if it corresponds to or accurately represents what is in the world.
Premise 2: Truth is a relation between propositions and facts.
Premise 3: The world exists independently of our thoughts and language.
Conclusion: A proposition is true if it accurately represents the objective reality.
Example: "The water is hot" is true if in reality, the water is hot (It correspond).
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The Pragmatic Theory of Truth
A statement is true if it is pragmatically useful or works effectively in practice.
Premise 1: The truth of a proposition is determined by its practical consequences.
Premise 2: Truth is related to successful or effec...
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The Coherence Theory of Truth
A statement is true if it coheres or fits well with a system of beliefs or propositions.
Premise 1: Truth is coherence within a system of propositions.
Premise 2: Consistency and logical interconnectedness are essential for truth.
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This will tackle the Three Major Theory of Truths in Philosophy.
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The prevailing theory of truth
Philosophers have struggled with the question "What is truth?" from the dawn of time.
The current theory of truth among the public and scientists is that truth corresponds with facts and reality. Many scientists would add that the scientific method is the central s...
The relevance of a premise
A premise is relevant if it provides some bearing on the truth of the conclusion. Checklist:
- If the premise were true, does it make you more likely to believe that the conclusion is true? If yes, the premise is probably relevant.
- Even if the premise were true, s...
Deductive reasoning: From theory to confirmation
Deductive reasoning starts from established facts, then applies logical steps to reach a conclusion. For example, "Bachelors are unmarried men. Jack is unmarried. Therefore, Jack is a bachelor."
Limitations:
- If the premise or ...
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