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phonics@lemmy.world 1 day agoso as it turns out after doing further research, there are theories of truth. and we are both correct 😂
Correspondence Theory: Something is true if it corresponds to reality. In applying this theory, we look for factual evidence to justify our beliefs.
When you say “The Eiffel Tower is in Paris,” if the Eiffel Tower is indeed in Paris (which it is), your statement is true.
Coherence Theory: The belief is logically consistence within a system of beliefs. Your belief is coherent with your other beliefs, making it true under this theory.
Imagine you believe that “All humans need food to survive” and you also believe that “John is a human.” From these, you logically conclude that “John needs food to survive.”
Pragmatic Theory: Truth is what works or is practical.
If you believe that “studying hard leads to good grades” and you actually get good grades by studying hard, your belief proves true in a practical sense.
Other Theories: Other theories, like the Constructivist or Consensus theories, offer unique ways of assessing truth. They remind us that truth can be seen differently depending on cultural, social, or individual lenses.