A teoria pragmática da verdade
Example: A teoria pragmática da verdade enfatiza os efeitos práticos das crenças.
Definition
"A teoria pragmática da verdade" refers to a philosophical concept that defines truth based on the practical effects and usefulness of beliefs or statements. It emphasizes that a belief is true if it works satisfactorily in real-life applications and supports successful action.
Etymology
The phrase "a teoria pragmática da verdade" comes from Portuguese, where 'teoria' means theory, 'pragmática' relates to pragmatism, and 'verdade' means truth. The concept is rooted in the pragmatist philosophical tradition, particularly linked to thinkers like Charles Peirce and William James, who proposed that truth is verified through practical consequences.
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