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The Pragmatic Theory of Truth

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 effective action.

Premise 3: Truth evolves as beliefs adapt to new experiences.

Conclusion: A proposition is true if it proves useful, practical, or leads to successful outcomes.

Example "Avoiding physical interaction will lead to low transmission rate of virus" the truth of this statement is measured by its practicality.

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This will tackle the Three Major Theory of Truths in Philosophy.

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