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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