Q1: Discerning Truth from Opinion Flashcards

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The question ________ does not have any simple answer.

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“what is truth?”

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The quality or state of
being in conformity with fact and reality.

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truth

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The belief that a proposition is true when it conforms to some fact or state of affairs.

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Correspondence Theory of Truth

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It emphasizes the notion that concepts are true when they correspond to reality or the world.

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Correspondence Theory of Truth

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The belief that a proposition is true to the extent that it agrees with other true concepts.

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Coherence Theory of Truth

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This view supposes that ideas constitute an inter-related system.

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Coherence Theory of Truth

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The belief that a proposition is true when acting upon it yields satisfactory practical results.

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Pragmatic Theory of Truth

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It holds that an idea is true; it is useful to believe.

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Pragmatic Theory of Truth

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A judgment, viewpoint, or statement that is subjective.

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opinion

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It could refer to thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and estimates with no evidence or reasoned judgment to support it.

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opinion

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It is what a person believes or thinks about something or any subject.

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opinion

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It is a view that represents the outlook of an individual, which may or may not be based on the fact.

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opinion

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It is defined as the personal view or judgment about a subject that is not substantiated by the facts.

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opinion

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True or False:
an opinion can be proved true or false.

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False

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True or False:
An opinion is highly influenced by a person’s feelings, thoughts, perspective, desires, attitude, experiences, understanding, beliefs, values, etc., which cannot be tested by concrete evidence.

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True

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True or False:
It is essential to distinguish truth from opinion because apart from the fact opinion has no objectives grounds, opinions could also mislead us.

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A statement that can be verified or proved with the help of evidence or empirical data.

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Truth heavily relies on ________, while opinion depends on __________.

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  • facts
  • assumption and perception
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truth is an ____________ reality and has universality in its nature, while opinion is a purely ____________ reality.

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  • objective
  • subjective
19
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Truths are useful to make ________ or make an ________, while opinions are used for ________.

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  • information
  • argument
  • persuasion
20
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True or False:
The ability to discern truths and opinions can improve our understanding and appreciation of differing views and ideas, leading to wiser decisions of the world and life better.

21
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It allows us to form our personal viewpoint that can guide us in making wiser decisions when faced with life’s difficulties.

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Philosophical or Reflective Mind

22
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True or False:
It is safe to accept opinions as they are; without assessing and considering its truthfulness.

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False

It is harmful to accept opinions as they are;

23
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5 Tips to Guide us to Evaluate an Opinion

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  • Source
  • Reliability
  • Purpose
  • Bias
  • Assumption
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The first thing to consider when evaluating an opinion is in knowing the origin of the material.
Source ## Footnote Tips to Guide us to Evaluate an Opinion
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The reputation, the audience where it was intended for, and the authenticity of documents must be considered.
Source ## Footnote Tips to Guide us to Evaluate an Opinion
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It is also required when checking the accuracy of the person giving the opinion.
Credibility ## Footnote Tips to Guide us to Evaluate an Opinion
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It identifies the main reason why the opinion is given. Evaluate if it is intended to inform or persuade. Consider reason and evidence in doing this step.
Purpose ## Footnote Tips to Guide us to Evaluate an Opinion
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It is important not to take the person’s sense of partiality and prejudices about the topic or subject matter.
Bias ## Footnote Tips to Guide us to Evaluate an Opinion
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They are ideas that one accepts as facts but makes no effort to prove or substantiate it. Take notice of all the beliefs presented.
Assumption