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.
Premise 3: Truth is a property of a set of propositions, not individual statements.
Conclusion: A proposition is true if it coheres with a broader set of beliefs or propositions.
Example: One says, "Many people are injured in the park," and another says, "The ambulance has arrived to the scene," they cohere if there is an incident happened in the park.
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