The necessary truth
Example: Philosophers often debate the necessary truth behind moral principles.
Definition
"The necessary truth" in philosophy refers to a statement or proposition that must be true in all possible circumstances and cannot be otherwise. Philosophers often debate the necessary truth behind moral principles, emphasizing its unchanging and universal nature.
Etymology
The phrase "the necessary truth" combines 'necessary,' derived from Latin 'necessarius' meaning unavoidable or indispensable, and 'truth,' from Old English 'triewe' meaning fidelity or faithfulness. Together, they express a concept fundamental to philosophical inquiry about certainty and inevitability.
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"The necessary truth" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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