Self-Quiz 3.6

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According to Russell, a theory of truth must

allow for falsehood. correct incorrect

assume that truth and falsehood are properties of beliefs. correct incorrect

assume that truth or falsehood depends on something external to beliefs. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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Russell argues that truth consists of some form of correspondence between

beliefs and statements. correct incorrect

facts and states of affairs. correct incorrect

belief and fact. correct incorrect

belief and truth. correct incorrect

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According to Russell, an important objection to the coherence theory of truth is that there is no proof that there can be

only one coherent system of beliefs. correct incorrect

a coherence among any set of beliefs. correct incorrect

a theory of how beliefs can cohere. correct incorrect

several systems of belief. correct incorrect

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According to Russell, the coherence theory of truth presupposes

nothing. correct incorrect

empirical truths. correct incorrect

the laws of logic. correct incorrect

scientific laws. correct incorrect