Truth

Question 1

Truth

Answer 1

a property of only propositions

Question 2

correspondence theory

Answer 2

a proposition is true iff there is a fact corresponding with it: Elementary propositions are configurations of terms (A); atomic facts are configurations of simple objects (B) –> A = B –> truth
This is a realist theory: the world exists independently of our claims

Question 3

Coherence theory

Answer 3

proposition is true iff it coheres with a chosen system of propositions
Coherence of two concepts: logical consistency + strong system om proposition

Question 4

Verificationist theory

Answer 4

A proposition is true iff it is in principle verifiable
this is subject to our epistemic capibilities

Question 5

pragmatist theory

Answer 5

A proposition is ture iff it wil form part of the body of assertions adopted at the conclusion of a tradition of inquiry

Question 6

deflationist theories

Answer 6

truth is not a property shared by propositions, it is merely an expressive function