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    Truth is defined as complete accuracy that is error-proof and beyond doubt or debate, with only one possible true answer. Validity refers to the internal logical consistency of an argument regardless of absolute truth, allowing for multiple valid positions based on available information. While arguing over truth promotes dogmatism, arguing different valid positions encourages open-mindedness and constructive debate. The goal of argumentation and critical thinking is to evaluate which positions are most valid based on available information, rather than determine an absolute truth.

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    Truth is defined as complete accuracy that is error-proof and beyond doubt or debate, with only one possible true answer. Validity refers to the internal logical consistency of an argument regardless of absolute truth, allowing for multiple valid positions based on available information. While arguing over truth promotes dogmatism, arguing different valid positions encourages open-mindedness and constructive debate. The goal of argumentation and critical thinking is to evaluate which positions are most valid based on available information, rather than determine an absolute truth.

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    Truth is defined as complete accuracy that is error-proof and beyond doubt or debate, with only one possible true answer. Validity refers to the internal logical consistency of an argument regardless of absolute truth, allowing for multiple valid positions based on available information. While arguing over truth promotes dogmatism, arguing different valid positions encourages open-mindedness and constructive debate. The goal of argumentation and critical thinking is to evaluate which positions are most valid based on available information, rather than determine an absolute truth.

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    Truth is defined as complete accuracy that is error-proof and beyond doubt or debate, with only one possible true answer. Validity refers to the internal logical consistency of an argument regardless of absolute truth, allowing for multiple valid positions based on available information. While arguing over truth promotes dogmatism, arguing different valid positions encourages open-mindedness and constructive debate. The goal of argumentation and critical thinking is to evaluate which positions are most valid based on available information, rather than determine an absolute truth.

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    Differences between Truth and Validity

    TRUTH
    1.Truth is the complete accuracy of whatever was, is, or will be, error-proof,
    beyond doubt, dispute or debate, a final test of right or wrong of people's ideas
    and beliefs.
    2. On any subject, there can be one and only one Truth. For example, there
    either is or is not a God. Since these two are mutually exclusive and opposite,
    only one of these two positions can be True.

    3. The threshold for Truth is measured as absolute certainty.


    4. Truth is tied to self-esteem. Thus, resolving arguments related to truth require
    a win or lose environment. If a single truth exists, there are two communicative
    problems: (1) we don't know who knows it; and (2) we don't know if it can be
    accurately communicated to others.
    5. Arguing over the Truth promotes dogmatism. Dogmatism discourages
    constructive argumentation.
    6. Acquiring Truth is not the goal of a course in argumentation and critical
    thinking.
    VALIDITY
    1. Validity is defined as the internal consistency of an argument. That is, is
    the conclusion reached consistent and reasonable with the information
    used to reach that conclusion?
    2. On any subject, there can be many valid positions. For example, both
    positions that there is a God, and there is not a God, can be real and
    argued as valid or reasonable.
    3. The threshold for validity is measured using the entire Continuum of
    Certainty.
    4. Validity is tied to the information available. The goal in arguing validity is to
    find out which position in an argument is the most valid one at the time
    resolution is reached. The most valid position might change as new
    information becomes available.
    5. Arguing for the most valid position promotes open-mindedness. Open-
    mindedness encourages constructive argumentation.
    6. How to recognize valid positions and finding out which position is the most
    valid one is the goal of a course in argumentation and critical thinking.
    What is truth and validity in philosophy?
    Truth is the complete accuracy of whatever was, is, or will be, error-proof, beyond
    doubt, dispute or debate, a final test of right or wrong of people's ideas and beliefs.
    Validity is defined as the internal consistency of an argument.

    How is truth related to validity?


    By definition, in a deductively valid argument if the premises are true, it is impossible
    for the conclusion to be false. If the conclusion is false, when premises are true, that
    means the conclusion is not conclusively supported by the premises. Therefore, the
    argument will be always invalid.
    .

    What is validity and why is it important?


    A study is considered valid if it accurately measures the variables it is intended to
    measure. Validity is important because it ensures that the study produces meaningful
    results that can be generalized to the population being studied.

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