Truth, Relativism, and Crossword Puzzles
Abstract. Neither the correspondence nor the coherence theory of truth does justice to the truth claims made in science and theology. I propose a new definition that relates truth to solving puzzles. I claim that this definition is more adequate than either of the traditional theories and that it of...
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Tipo de documento: | Recurso Electrónico Artigo |
Idioma: | Inglês |
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Wiley-Blackwell
1989
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Zygon
Ano: 1989, Volume: 24, Número: 3, Páginas: 299-314 |
Outras palavras-chave: | B
Critical Realism
B Relativism B science and theology B Truth |
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Resumo: | Abstract. Neither the correspondence nor the coherence theory of truth does justice to the truth claims made in science and theology. I propose a new definition that relates truth to solving puzzles. I claim that this definition is more adequate than either of the traditional theories and that it offers two additional benefits: first, it provides grounds for a theory regarding the relations between theology and science that may stand up better to philosophical scrutiny than does critical realism; and second, it blocks the move to relativism based on recognition of the plurality of perspectives and the historical and social conditioning of knowledge. |
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ISSN: | 1467-9744 |
Obras secundárias: | Enthalten in: Zygon
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.1989.tb00980.x |