CSCI 1 Week 2 Day 2 - Theories of Truth
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What does it mean for something to be true? Here's some options -
Correspondence Theory - Something is true because it corresponds to reality.
Coherence Theory - Something is true because it matches other true beliefs.
Pragmatic Theory - Something is true because it is beneficial
Consensus Theory - Something is true because we all agree it is
Deflationary Theory - Saying something is true is just saying you agree
Marxist Theory - Something is true when it is beneficial politically
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