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[from 'Relativism' by Paul O'Grady, in 3. Truth / A. Truth Problems / 1. Truth ]

Full Idea

The epistemic theory of truth presents it as 'that which is licensed by our best theory of reality'.

Gist of Idea

The epistemic theory of truth presents it as 'that which is licensed by our best theory of reality'

Source

Paul O'Grady (Relativism [2002], Ch.2)

Book Reference

O'Grady,Paul: 'Relativism' [Acumen 2002], p.41


A Reaction

Dangerous nonsense. This leaves truth shifting as our theories change, it leads to different truths in different cultures, and no palpable falsehood in ignorant cultures. Don't give it house-room.