Consensus theory of truth

A consensus theory of truth is the process of taking statements to be true simply because people generally agree upon them. == Varieties of consensus == === Consensus gentium === An ancient criterion of truth, the consensus gentium (Latin for agreement of the people), states "that which is universal among men carries the weight of truth" (Ferm, 64).

Source: Wikipedia — Consensus theory of truth (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Consensus theory of truth

A consensus theory of truth is the process of taking statements to be true simply because people generally agree upon them. == Varieties of consensus == === Consensus gentium === An ancient criterion of truth, the consensus gentium (Latin for agreement of the people), states "that which is universal among men carries the weight of truth" (Ferm, 64).

This neuron ends here.

Source: Wikipedia "Consensus theory of truth" · CC BY-SA 4.0

Share this article: X · Bluesky
Privacy Policy