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The Four Theories of Truth as a Method for Critical Thinking
Written — Updated - Author: Cedric Chin - Source: https://commoncog.com/blog/four-theories-of-truth/ - Notes - There are four basic theories of truth. While the applicability of each one can be questioned and debated, we can still draw lessons from each.
A skilled arguer can put together a claim that may seem coherent, but doesn’t actually survive contact with the real world. We actually use this all the time when trusting the consensus of experts on a subject to guide our actions, or evaluating a claim against what is already “known” on the topic. They are informed by poorly-done studies or don’t account for the wide variety of responses to various regimens found in human biology.
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