Suppose that scientific theories A and B are equally supported by the evidence and that both fit equally well with our other beliefs. If you embraced the pragmatic theory of truth, you could still say A is true if it
A)corresponded to the facts.
B)could be more easily tested and encouraged further experimentation.
C)corresponded to our religious beliefs.
D)helped us solve the "two-world hypothesis."

Question

Suppose that scientific theories A and B are equally supported by the evidence and that both fit equally well with our other beliefs.   If you embraced the pragmatic theory of truth, you could still say A is true if it
A)corresponded to the facts.
B)could be more easily tested and encouraged further experimentation.
C)corresponded to our religious beliefs.
D)helped us solve the "two-world hypothesis."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pragmatic theory of truth suggests that the truth of a belief is determined by its practical consequences or usefulness. Therefore, if theory A could be more easily tested and encouraged further experimentation, making it more useful in a practical sense, it would be considered true under the pragmatic theory of truth.

Suppose That Scientific Theories a and B Are Equally Supported