(Ebook) Truth: The Basics by Beall, Jc, Middleton, Ben ISBN 9781032039879, 9781003190103, 9781003815013, 9781032039886, 1032039876, 1032039884, 1003190103, 1003815014

(Ebook) Truth: The Basics by Beall, Jc, Middleton, Ben ISBN 9781032039879, 9781003190103, 9781003815013, 9781032039886, 1032039876, 1032039884, 1003190103, 1003815014

Truth: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to philosophical theories about the nature of truth. The two authors - leading philosophers in this field - build the book around a single question: what, if anything, is common to all truths, which makes them true? The book explores five important answers ('theories') to the given question: correspondence, semantic, verifiability, transparency, and plurality. For each given theory the following questions are addressed: - What is the theory's answer to the central question? - What is the basic motivation behind that answer? - What is a precise argument for that answer? - What are the biggest objections to that answer? - What are a few good resources for understanding more about the theory? An additional chapter provides an extensive introduction to the notorious liar paradox. Truth: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a lively and accessible introduction to the rich and complex philosophical study of truth. Key Features: