Introduction Mahatma Gandhi’s entire philosophy was built around two key principles: Truth (Satya) and Non-violence (Ahimsa). For Gandhi, these two were inseparable. He often said, “There is no God higher than Truth” and “Ahimsa is the means; Truth is the end.” In this answer, we will explore Gandhi’s thoughts on how Ahimsa is not just […]
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Introduction Anekantavada is a Jain philosophical concept that means “the doctrine of many-sidedness.” It teaches that truth and reality are complex and cannot be fully known from a single perspective. Mahatma Gandhi, though not a Jain by religion, deeply admired this principle and incorporated it into his philosophy of truth, non-violence, and tolerance. In this
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Correspondence Theory of Truth The Correspondence Theory of Truth is one of the oldest and most intuitive philosophical accounts of truth. It asserts that a statement is true if it corresponds to the facts or reality it refers to. The theory has its roots in classical philosophy, particularly in the works of Aristotle and later
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Introduction The performative theory of truth is a modern approach in philosophy that focuses on how language is used to do things rather than just describe facts. In this theory, the difference between “first order assertion” and “second order assertion” is important for understanding how truth works in everyday speech. Let’s explore what these terms
Introduction “The death of epistemology” is a phrase used by some modern philosophers to express the idea that traditional approaches to studying knowledge have become outdated or irrelevant. Epistemology, the branch of philosophy that studies knowledge, its sources, and its limits, has been central to philosophical thinking for centuries. However, in recent times, many thinkers
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Introduction The pragmatic theory of truth is a modern and practical approach to understanding truth. According to this theory, a statement is true if it works or has practical effects. Instead of focusing only on whether a statement matches reality, the pragmatic theory looks at how useful the statement is in real life. This theory
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Introduction Truth is a central concept in philosophy, and many theories have been developed to understand what it means for a statement to be true. One of the oldest and most widely accepted theories is the “Correspondence Theory of Truth.” This theory says that a statement is true if it matches or corresponds to the
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Introduction to Rta Rta is a very old and important concept in ancient Indian thought, especially in the Vedas. It refers to the natural order or the cosmic law that keeps the universe running in a balanced and harmonious way. The word “Rta” means “truth,” “order,” or “right.” It is the principle that supports truth,
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