The necessary truth
Example: Philosophers debate the necessary truth behind ethical principles.
Definition
"The necessary truth" in philosophy refers to a truth that is true in all possible worlds and cannot be otherwise. It is a statement or proposition that holds universally and is not contingent on any external conditions or circumstances.
Etymology
The phrase "the necessary truth" combines the adjective 'necessary,' derived from Latin 'necessarius,' meaning unavoidable or essential, with 'truth,' from Old English 'triewe,' meaning conformity to fact or reality. Together, they reflect a concept central to philosophical discussions about logic and reality, emphasizing truths that must hold in all cases.
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