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Intro To Philosophy Lesson 3 Determining Truth

1. The lesson discusses various philosophical theories for determining truth, including the correspondence theory which holds that something is true if it corresponds to reality, and the coherence theory which states that something is true if it makes logical sense within a given context. 2. Additional theories covered include relativism, which contends that there are no absolute truths, and constructivism, which argues that knowledge is shaped by social and cultural forces. 3. The lesson also discusses how to identify facts versus opinions, and examines various arguments and logical fallacies that can influence determining what is true.

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Intro To Philosophy Lesson 3 Determining Truth

1. The lesson discusses various philosophical theories for determining truth, including the correspondence theory which holds that something is true if it corresponds to reality, and the coherence theory which states that something is true if it makes logical sense within a given context. 2. Additional theories covered include relativism, which contends that there are no absolute truths, and constructivism, which argues that knowledge is shaped by social and cultural forces. 3. The lesson also discusses how to identify facts versus opinions, and examines various arguments and logical fallacies that can influence determining what is true.

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Lesson 3 :

Determining Truth
LESSON

At the end of this chapter, the students will be able to:


LEARNING
OUTCOMES 1. define the role of philosophy in determining truth
and knowledge
2. discuss the philosophical bases of determining truth
3. identify and discuss the theories on knowledge and
relate them to the problem of determining truth
4. describe how the theories on knowledge can be
applied in actual situations
5. discuss how knowledge of fallacies and bias can help
determine truth
6. determine false and untrue statements using the
theories on knowledge
LESSON

How do we use Philisophy to figure


out what is true?
LESSON
Concepts about truth:

“justified, true belief – this concept states


that somehting is true because you believe
it to be true, and there is justification of such
belief.
LESSON

Theories on Knowledge and Truth:

1. “corespondence theory”- states that


something is true if it corresponds to reality or
the actual state of affairs.
LESSON

Theories on Knowledge and Truth:

2. “coherence theory”- proposes that


something is true if it makes sense when placed
in certain situation or context.

Ex. “the cat is on the mat”


LESSON
Concepts about truth:

“relativism”- philosophical concept which


contends that there are no absolute truth. An
idea or principle is only true within a particular
context, and thus it is possible for alternative
truths to exist in various context or situations.
LESSON

Theories on Knowledge and Truth:

3. “constructivist theory”- holds that


knowledge is shaped by social forces and
influenced by culture and history.
LESSON

Theories on Knowledge and Truth:

4. “consensus theory”- views knowledge


as based on agreement, and that something is
true if almost everyone agrees that is true.
LESSON

Theories on Knowledge and Truth:

5. “Pragmatic theory” – hold the view that


something is true if we can put it into
practice or is useful in real life.

Verificationism – ideas must be verified using


the senses.
LESSON

Arguments

Arguments - are phrased in such a way that


they are reasonable.

Fallacies - may be intentional, as the person


making the claim is desperate to convince you
to accept his or her argument.
LESSON

Facts vs. Opinions


LESSON

Activity: Identify if fact or opinion

1. The fastest land dwelling animal is the


cheetah.
LESSON

Activity:

2. Pacific ocean is the largest ocean in the


world.
LESSON

Activity:

3. Adobo is more delicious than afritada.


LESSON

Activity:

4. Playing soccer is more fun than playing


basketball.
LESSON

Activity:

5. The sun is a star.

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