De pragmatische waarheidstheorie
Example: De pragmatische waarheidstheorie benadrukt praktische gevolgen als criterium.
Definition
The "pragmatische waarheidstheorie" refers to the pragmatic theory of truth, which defines truth based on the practical effects and usefulness of beliefs or statements in real-world applications. It emphasizes that a statement is true if it works effectively in practice.
Etymology
The term "pragmatische waarheidstheorie" originates from the Dutch words 'pragmatische' meaning 'pragmatic' and 'waarheidstheorie' meaning 'theory of truth'. It reflects the philosophical approach that truth is determined by practical consequences, a concept popularized by thinkers like Charles Peirce and William James.
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"De pragmatische waarheidstheorie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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