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According to the Correspondence Theory of Truth, what is the determining factor for whether a statement is true or false?
According to the Correspondence Theory of Truth, what is the determining factor for whether a statement is true or false?
- The acceptance of the statement by a group
- The agreement of the statement with reality (correct)
- The logical consistency of the statement with other beliefs
- The coherence of the statement within a system
Which of the following best exemplifies the application of the Coherence Theory of Truth?
Which of the following best exemplifies the application of the Coherence Theory of Truth?
- Solving a math problem by applying a set of equations (correct)
- Checking the weather forecast to see if it matches the actual weather
- Verifying the price of a product by comparing it to other online listings
- Testing a hypothesis in a scientific experiment
What is the primary source of knowledge considered in the Correspondence Theory of Truth?
What is the primary source of knowledge considered in the Correspondence Theory of Truth?
- Intuition and revelation
- Social consensus and tradition
- Logic and deduction
- Sense perception and experience (correct)
Which of the following statements best reflects the key concept of coherence within the Coherence Theory of Truth?
Which of the following statements best reflects the key concept of coherence within the Coherence Theory of Truth?
What is a potential limitation of the Correspondence Theory of Truth?
What is a potential limitation of the Correspondence Theory of Truth?
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Correspondence Theory of Truth
Correspondence Theory of Truth
A belief is true if it matches reality.
Example of Correspondence
Example of Correspondence
'The sky is blue' is true if the sky is blue.
Source of Knowledge for Correspondence
Source of Knowledge for Correspondence
Knowledge comes from sense perception or experience.
Coherence Theory of Truth
Coherence Theory of Truth
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Key Term - Coherence
Key Term - Coherence
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Study Notes
Theories of Truth
- Correspondence Theory of Truth: This theory posits that a statement is true if it aligns with reality. If a belief or statement matches the way things actually are, it's considered true. Conversely, if a statement doesn't correspond to reality, it's false. Sense perception or experience is a source of knowledge for this theory.
- Example: If someone states "The sky is blue" and then observes the sky to be blue, the statement is deemed true. Conversely, if someone states "Pigs have wings" and observes that a pig does not have wings, then the statement is considered false.
- Coherence Theory of Truth: This theory focuses on the consistency of statements within a system. A statement is considered true if it aligns logically and consistently with other statements within the same system.
- Example: Using a formula for a mathematical problem. The result is considered true if it coherently and logically fits within the system of mathematical rules and previously established concepts.
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This quiz explores the major theories of truth including the Correspondence Theory and the Coherence Theory. Understand how these theories define the truth status of statements based on their alignment with reality or consistency within a logical system. Test your knowledge with examples provided for better comprehension.
