Truth Tests Flashcard

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The correspondence truth test asks whether:

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The truth matches up to what we know through our senses.

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Which of the following scenarios is an example of the correspondence truth test? A. Claiming a goalkeeper played in a match after seeing him on the field. B. Deciding the truth of a fact based on philosophical reasoning alone. C. Asserting a fact based on the agreement of most people. D. Believing in God because it makes your life more fulfilling.

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Claiming a goalkeeper played in a match after seeing him on the field.

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The coherence truth test emphasizes the importance of:

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Making sure a proposition fits in with what we already know.

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If a claim about a someone committing a crime without firsthand experience, but with knowledge of the person's criminal past, which truth test would apply?

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Coherence

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Which truth test relies on ensuring that an assumption or proposition fits with other known information?

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Coherence

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The consensus truth test is based on:

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What the majority of people believe.

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An example of using the consensus truth test might be: Checking the majority opinion online about a movie.

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Checking the majority opinion online about a movie.

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What is a major flaw of relying on the consensus truth test?

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It can lead to logical fallacies.

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According to the pragmatic truth test, what makes something true?

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Whether it is useful or brings benefit to me or others.

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Which truth test argues that truth can change over time based on its usefulness?

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Pragmatic