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Which theory states that something is true if it corresponds to reality?
In the context of Islamic faith, which theory would most likely support the belief that certain actions make sense?
Which theory holds the view that something is true if it can be put into practice or is useful in real life?
Which philosophical concept contends that there are no absolute truths?
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Which theory asserts that knowledge is shaped by social forces and influenced by culture and history?
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In the context of knowledge based on argument, which theory emphasizes the importance of agreement for determining truth?
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In the context of the text, which theory suggests that truth is determined by its coherence with a set of beliefs or propositions?
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Which theory posits that truth is what is useful and works effectively in achieving certain goals or purposes?
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What is the concept behind the statement 'knowledge as justified, true belief'?
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Which philosophical view suggests that what is considered true may vary depending on the individual, society, or culture?
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What theory holds that truth is determined by how well a statement corresponds to reality or facts?
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Which philosophical perspective emphasizes the importance of internal consistency among beliefs rather than external verification or empirical evidence?
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Which type of argument is mentioned in the text?
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What is the main difference between facts and opinions as described in the text?
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What does Confirmation Bias refer to based on the text?
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What is Hindsight Bias according to the information provided?
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In the context of the text, what does Conflict of Interest refer to?
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What does Framing involve according to the text?
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Study Notes
Theories of Truth
- Correspondence Theory: Truth is determined by whether it corresponds to reality or the actual state of affairs.
- Coherence Theory: Truth is determined by whether it makes sense in a certain situation or context.
- Relativism: There are no absolute truths, and truth is relative to individual perspectives.
- Pragmatic Theory: Truth is determined by whether it is useful or practical in real-life situations.
- Constructivist Theory: Knowledge is shaped by social forces and influenced by culture and history.
- Consensus Theory: Truth is determined by whether almost everyone agrees on it.
Determining Truth
- Determining the truth of a statement involves evaluating arguments and evidence.
- Arguments can be persuasive, but may not always be true.
- Consideration of multiple perspectives and biases is essential in determining truth.
Biases and Fallacies
- Biases: Tendencies or influences that affect a person's views, such as correspondence bias, confirmation bias, hindsight bias, conflict of interest, framing, and cultural bias.
- Fallacies: Errors in reasoning that can lead to false conclusions.
Facts and Opinions
- Facts: Generally established truths that are easily verified and do not easily change from one situation to another.
- Opinions: Personal views or biases that may not be based on evidence.
Philosophy and Truth
- In philosophy, truth is a controversial and much-discussed topic.
- There is no absolute measure of truth, and philosophers agree that truth is a complex concept.
- Ancient Greek philosophy's concept of knowledge as "justified, true belief" states that something is true because you believe it is true and there is justification for such belief.
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Explore the concepts of Correspondence Theory and Coherence Theory which offer different perspectives on truth. Understand how Correspondence Theory emphasizes the connection between ideas and reality, while Coherence Theory focuses on the internal consistency of beliefs.
