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Lewis's Theory of Truth

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of C.I. Lewis's theory of truth. Lewis's theory is a correspondence theory of truth, which means that truth is a matter of correspondence between a statement and the facts. Lewis argued that truth is not a property of statements themselves, but rather a relation between statements and facts.
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According to Lewis, what is the nature of truth?

  1. Truth is a property of statements.

  2. Truth is a relation between statements and facts.

  3. Truth is a matter of coherence between statements.

  4. Truth is a matter of consensus among experts.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lewis argued that truth is not a property of statements themselves, but rather a relation between statements and facts. He believed that a statement is true if and only if it corresponds to the facts.

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

  1. A true statement corresponds to the facts, while a false statement does not.

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

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

  4. A true statement is useful, while a false statement is not.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Lewis, the difference between a true statement and a false statement is that a true statement corresponds to the facts, while a false statement does not.

What are the implications of Lewis's theory of truth for our understanding of knowledge?

  1. Knowledge is a matter of having true beliefs.

  2. Knowledge is a matter of having justified true beliefs.

  3. Knowledge is a matter of having true beliefs that are caused by the facts.

  4. Knowledge is a matter of having true beliefs that are useful.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lewis argued that knowledge is a matter of having justified true beliefs. He believed that a belief is justified if it is based on evidence or reason.

What are some of the criticisms of Lewis's theory of truth?

  1. Lewis's theory is too simplistic.

  2. Lewis's theory is too vague.

  3. Lewis's theory is too subjective.

  4. Lewis's theory is too objective.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One of the main criticisms of Lewis's theory of truth is that it is too simplistic. Critics argue that Lewis's theory does not take into account the complexity of language and the many different ways in which statements can be true or false.

Despite its limitations, what is the significance of Lewis's theory of truth?

  1. Lewis's theory is a valuable contribution to the philosophy of truth.

  2. Lewis's theory has been influential in the development of other theories of truth.

  3. Lewis's theory has helped to clarify the relationship between truth and knowledge.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lewis's theory of truth is a valuable contribution to the philosophy of truth. It has been influential in the development of other theories of truth and has helped to clarify the relationship between truth and knowledge.

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