Truth Tests Flashcard

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What is the key principle of the correspondence truth test?

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Correspondence with reality

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Which of the following statements best demonstrates the correspondence truth test? If everyone agrees, it must be true., Water boils at 100°C at sea level because we can observe this., This idea makes sense within our system of beliefs., It works, so it must be true.

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Water boils at 100°C at sea level because we can observe this.

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What is a common limitation of the correspondence truth test?

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It is difficult to apply to abstract ideas.

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Which of these fields most often uses the correspondence test to determine truth? Mathematics, Science, Ethics, Social norms

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Science

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"The sun rises in the east" is true according to the correspondence test because:

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It can be observed in reality.

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What is the key principle of the coherence truth test?

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Logical consistency within a system of beliefs

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In which of the following scenarios is the coherence truth test most relevant? Options: Deciding whether a scientific theory is accurate, Evaluating the logical consistency of mathematical axioms, Observing a natural phenomenon, Determining if a political policy works in practice

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Evaluating the logical consistency of mathematical axioms

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Which of these is a limitation of the coherence test? Options: It may fail to align with reality., It relies too heavily on observable evidence., It ignores the majority opinion., It is not practical in everyday life.

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It may fail to align with reality.

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Which subject area most commonly applies the coherence truth test? Options: Science, History, Mathematics, Journalism

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Mathematics

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The consensus truth test evaluates truth based on:

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Agreement among a group of people