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Minimalism in the Philosophy of Truth

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What is the central tenet of minimalism in the philosophy of truth?

  1. Truth is a property of propositions.

  2. Truth is a property of beliefs.

  3. Truth is a property of sentences.

  4. Truth is a property of facts.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that truth is a property of propositions, rather than beliefs, sentences, or facts.

According to minimalism, what is a proposition?

  1. A statement that is either true or false.

  2. A mental representation of a state of affairs.

  3. A linguistic expression that can be used to make a statement.

  4. A belief that is held to be true.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minimalists define a proposition as a statement that is either true or false.

What is the relationship between truth and meaning, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for meaning.

  2. Meaning is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and meaning are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and meaning are identical.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that truth and meaning are independent of each other.

What is the role of evidence in determining the truth of a proposition, according to minimalism?

  1. Evidence is necessary and sufficient for determining the truth of a proposition.

  2. Evidence is necessary but not sufficient for determining the truth of a proposition.

  3. Evidence is sufficient but not necessary for determining the truth of a proposition.

  4. Evidence is neither necessary nor sufficient for determining the truth of a proposition.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that evidence is necessary but not sufficient for determining the truth of a proposition.

What is the relationship between truth and justification, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for justification.

  2. Justification is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and justification are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and justification are identical.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that truth and justification are independent of each other.

What is the role of coherence in determining the truth of a proposition, according to minimalism?

  1. Coherence is necessary and sufficient for determining the truth of a proposition.

  2. Coherence is necessary but not sufficient for determining the truth of a proposition.

  3. Coherence is sufficient but not necessary for determining the truth of a proposition.

  4. Coherence is neither necessary nor sufficient for determining the truth of a proposition.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that coherence is necessary but not sufficient for determining the truth of a proposition.

What is the relationship between truth and pragmatism, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for pragmatism.

  2. Pragmatism is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and pragmatism are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and pragmatism are identical.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that truth and pragmatism are independent of each other.

What is the relationship between truth and skepticism, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for skepticism.

  2. Skepticism is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and skepticism are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and skepticism are identical.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that truth and skepticism are independent of each other.

What is the relationship between truth and relativism, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for relativism.

  2. Relativism is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and relativism are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and relativism are identical.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that truth and relativism are independent of each other.

What is the relationship between truth and pluralism, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for pluralism.

  2. Pluralism is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and pluralism are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and pluralism are identical.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that truth and pluralism are independent of each other.

What is the relationship between truth and deflationism, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for deflationism.

  2. Deflationism is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and deflationism are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and deflationism are identical.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that truth and deflationism are independent of each other.

What is the relationship between truth and correspondence, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for correspondence.

  2. Correspondence is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and correspondence are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and correspondence are identical.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that correspondence is a necessary condition for truth.

What is the relationship between truth and coherence, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for coherence.

  2. Coherence is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and coherence are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and coherence are identical.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that coherence is a necessary condition for truth.

What is the relationship between truth and pragmatism, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for pragmatism.

  2. Pragmatism is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and pragmatism are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and pragmatism are identical.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that truth and pragmatism are independent of each other.

What is the relationship between truth and skepticism, according to minimalism?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for skepticism.

  2. Skepticism is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and skepticism are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and skepticism are identical.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Minimalists argue that truth and skepticism are independent of each other.

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