__________ theory of truth says that a statement or a belief is true if and only if "it works," if it allows us to predict certain result, if it allows us to function effectively in everyday life, and if it encourages further inquiry or helps us lead a better life.
A) coherence
B) pragmatic
C) correspondence
D) semantic

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The description given matches the Pragmatic theory of truth, which emphasizes the practical consequences or usefulness of a belief or statement rather than its correspondence with reality or coherence with other beliefs.

__________ Theory of Truth Says That a Statement or a Belief