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Single Idea 22641

[filed under theme 7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 8. Facts / c. Facts and truths ]

Full Idea

Realities are not true, they are; and beliefs are true of them.

Gist of Idea

Realities just are, and beliefs are true of them

Source

William James (The Pragmatist Account of Truth [1908], 'Fourth')

Book Ref

James,William: 'Selected Writings of William James', ed/tr. Bird,Graham [Everyman 1995], p.83

A Reaction

At last, a remark by James about truth which I really like. For 'realities' I would use the word 'facts'.

The 3 ideas from 'The Pragmatist Account of Truth'

22641 Realities just are, and beliefs are true of them [James]
22640 We find satisfaction in consistency of all of our beliefs, perceptions and mental connections [James]
22642 Man has an intense natural interest in the consistency of his own thinking [James]