Truth and Reference

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Which theory of truth states that the truth of a statement is determined by its correspondence to reality?

  1. Correspondence theory of truth

  2. Coherence theory of truth

  3. Pragmatic theory of truth

  4. Performative theory of truth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correspondence theory of truth is the view that the truth of a statement is determined by its correspondence to reality. This means that a statement is true if and only if it accurately describes the way things are in the world.

Which theory of truth states that the truth of a statement is determined by its coherence with other statements that are known to be true?

  1. Correspondence theory of truth

  2. Coherence theory of truth

  3. Pragmatic theory of truth

  4. Performative theory of truth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The coherence theory of truth is the view that the truth of a statement is determined by its coherence with other statements that are known to be true. This means that a statement is true if and only if it is consistent with the rest of our knowledge.

Which theory of truth states that the truth of a statement is determined by its usefulness in achieving our goals?

  1. Correspondence theory of truth

  2. Coherence theory of truth

  3. Pragmatic theory of truth

  4. Performative theory of truth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The pragmatic theory of truth is the view that the truth of a statement is determined by its usefulness in achieving our goals. This means that a statement is true if and only if it is useful in helping us to achieve our goals.

Which theory of truth states that the truth of a statement is determined by its ability to perform a certain action?

  1. Correspondence theory of truth

  2. Coherence theory of truth

  3. Pragmatic theory of truth

  4. Performative theory of truth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The performative theory of truth is the view that the truth of a statement is determined by its ability to perform a certain action. This means that a statement is true if and only if it is able to successfully perform the action that it is intended to perform.

What is the difference between truth and reference?

  1. Truth is a property of statements, while reference is a property of terms.

  2. Truth is a property of beliefs, while reference is a property of terms.

  3. Truth is a property of propositions, while reference is a property of terms.

  4. Truth is a property of sentences, while reference is a property of terms.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Truth is a property of statements, while reference is a property of terms. A statement is true if it accurately describes the way things are in the world, while a term refers to an object or concept in the world.

What is the referent of a term?

  1. The object or concept that the term refers to.

  2. The meaning of the term.

  3. The truth value of the term.

  4. The use of the term.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The referent of a term is the object or concept that the term refers to. For example, the referent of the term 'dog' is the concept of a dog.

What is the meaning of a term?

  1. The object or concept that the term refers to.

  2. The meaning of the term.

  3. The truth value of the term.

  4. The use of the term.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The meaning of a term is the concept that the term expresses. For example, the meaning of the term 'dog' is the concept of a dog.

What is the truth value of a statement?

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Indeterminate

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The truth value of a statement is either true or false. A statement is true if it accurately describes the way things are in the world, and it is false if it does not accurately describe the way things are in the world.

What is the difference between a true statement and a false statement?

  1. A true statement accurately describes the way things are in the world, while a false statement does not accurately describe the way things are in the world.

  2. A true statement is supported by evidence, while a false statement is not supported by evidence.

  3. A true statement is believed by most people, while a false statement is not believed by most people.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A true statement accurately describes the way things are in the world, while a false statement does not accurately describe the way things are in the world. For example, the statement 'The Earth is round' is true because it accurately describes the shape of the Earth, while the statement 'The Earth is flat' is false because it does not accurately describe the shape of the Earth.

What is the difference between a necessary truth and a contingent truth?

  1. A necessary truth is true in all possible worlds, while a contingent truth is true in some possible worlds but not in others.

  2. A necessary truth is true by definition, while a contingent truth is true by accident.

  3. A necessary truth is known a priori, while a contingent truth is known a posteriori.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A necessary truth is true in all possible worlds, while a contingent truth is true in some possible worlds but not in others. For example, the statement 'All bachelors are unmarried' is a necessary truth because it is true in all possible worlds, while the statement 'The Earth is inhabited by humans' is a contingent truth because it is true in some possible worlds but not in others.

What is the difference between an analytic statement and a synthetic statement?

  1. An analytic statement is true by definition, while a synthetic statement is true by accident.

  2. An analytic statement is known a priori, while a synthetic statement is known a posteriori.

  3. An analytic statement is necessary, while a synthetic statement is contingent.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An analytic statement is true by definition, known a priori, and necessary, while a synthetic statement is true by accident, known a posteriori, and contingent. For example, the statement 'All bachelors are unmarried' is an analytic statement because it is true by definition, known a priori, and necessary, while the statement 'The Earth is inhabited by humans' is a synthetic statement because it is true by accident, known a posteriori, and contingent.

What is the difference between a statement and a proposition?

  1. A statement is a sentence that expresses a proposition, while a proposition is the meaning of a statement.

  2. A statement is a thought that is expressed in language, while a proposition is the content of a thought.

  3. A statement is a belief that is held by a person, while a proposition is the object of a belief.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A statement is a sentence that expresses a proposition, while a proposition is the meaning of a statement. For example, the statement 'The Earth is round' expresses the proposition that the Earth is round.

What is the difference between a fact and a value?

  1. A fact is something that is true, while a value is something that is good or bad.

  2. A fact is something that is objective, while a value is something that is subjective.

  3. A fact is something that can be proven, while a value is something that cannot be proven.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A fact is something that is true, objective, and can be proven, while a value is something that is good or bad, subjective, and cannot be proven. For example, the statement 'The Earth is round' is a fact because it is true, objective, and can be proven, while the statement 'Chocolate is good' is a value because it is good or bad, subjective, and cannot be proven.

What is the difference between knowledge and belief?

  1. Knowledge is justified true belief, while belief is not justified true belief.

  2. Knowledge is certain, while belief is uncertain.

  3. Knowledge is objective, while belief is subjective.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Knowledge is justified true belief, while belief is not justified true belief. For example, the statement 'I know that the Earth is round' is knowledge because it is justified true belief, while the statement 'I believe that chocolate is good' is belief because it is not justified true belief.

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