Essays on Truth

The Correspondence Theory of Truth is probably the most commonplace and widespread way of information the character of reality and falsehood. Put quite actually, the Correspondence Theory argues that “fact” is whatever corresponds to reality. A concept which corresponds with truth is authentic even as a concept which does no longer correspond with fact is...

Plato is an ancient Greek philosopher who is commonly known for the reasoning that he employs in giving out his arguments. Among the famous works of Plato comprises of “Allegory of the Cave” it is in this theory that he presents truth as something deeper than an experience created by our senses(Cohen, 2000) . Plato’s...

So far in class, we have focused primarily on the work of Michel Foucault, a 20th century French philosopher. We have read excerpts from Discipline and Punish, Society Must be Defended, and Abnormal, all of which were written by Foucault. Over the course of reading the excerpts, I noticed that two themes have repeatedly appeared:...

The meaning of right and wrong has been debatable for ages. Many traditional and steady people still believe that truth is total, perfect, and pure. Meaning that the truth is “absolute.” There are also those who disagree and say that truth is comparable. I believe that truth is an individual’s interpretation. We pursue the real...

In his Metaphysics, Aristotle stated: ‘To say of what is that it is not, or of what is not that it is, is false, while to say of what is that it is, and of what is not that it is not, is true’. If we are to propose a question: ‘What is truth?’ in...

A key question we have come across in philosophy is whether or not moral statements can be considered objectively true or false rather than subjectively true or false. Objective truths are declarations that are universally true and independent of human psychology and opinion. In other words, the Earth will always revolve around the sun regardless...

Truth is a notion that is in constant debate over many centuries since we tend to have our own truths in life. Many people believe that truth is absolute and independent, while some others disagree, saying that truth is relative. I believe that truth varies from individuals and their differentiating perceptions of beliefs and decisions....

‘Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ John 8:32. Truth can be defined as the true or actual state of a matter and or a verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or the like. Thinking of a meaning of truth falls under the control of epistemology or the investigation...