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1 Intro
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Preface
Contents Index
1.1 Introduction and Outline
1.2 An Epistemic Orientation
1.3 Faith Simplicity Justification Facts
1.4 Thoughts to Ponder
2 Meanings of Truth
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2.1 A Linguistic Trap ?
2.2 Testimonial Truth
2.3 Truth by Definition
2.4 Truth as Accuracy of Description
2.5 Truth as the Outcome of Logical Argument
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2.5.1 Summary of Ideas
2.5.2 Types of Reasoning
2.5.3 Deductive Argument
2.5.4 Logic as Connected Assertions
2.5.5 Modal Logic and Other Topics
2.5.6 The Value of Inductive Reasoning
2.5.7 Non-Human Logic
2.6 Axioms
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2.6.1 Overview
2.6.2 Descriptive Axioms
2.6.3 Modification of Descriptive Axioms and Axiomatic Sets
2.6.4 Commentary on Logical Axioms
2.6.5 Commentary on Mathematical Axioms
3 Theories of Truth
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3.1 A Quick Overview of Explanatory Theories of Truth
4 Pragmatism
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4.1 A Personal Pragmatic Stance
4.2 A Personal Pragmatist Manifesto
4.3 A Note About Metaphysics
4.4 Mills Methods
4.5 Pragmatic Relativism
5 Science and Pragmatism
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5.1 Pragmatism in Natural Science
5.2 Epistemic Emergence in Scientific Description
5.3 Astronomy as a Case Study of Conceptual Coherence
5.4 Time is not an Illusion
6 About
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About
A Biographical Note
Exploring Truth, Belief and Pragmatism
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1 Intro
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Preface
Contents Index
1.1 Introduction and Outline
1.2 An Epistemic Orientation
1.3 Faith Simplicity Justification Facts
1.4 Thoughts to Ponder
2 Meanings of Truth
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2.1 A Linguistic Trap ?
2.2 Testimonial Truth
2.3 Truth by Definition
2.4 Truth as Accuracy of Description
2.5 Truth as the Outcome of Logical Argument
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2.5.1 Summary of Ideas
2.5.2 Types of Reasoning
2.5.3 Deductive Argument
2.5.4 Logic as Connected Assertions
2.5.5 Modal Logic and Other Topics
2.5.6 The Value of Inductive Reasoning
2.5.7 Non-Human Logic
2.6 Axioms
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2.6.1 Overview
2.6.2 Descriptive Axioms
2.6.3 Modification of Descriptive Axioms and Axiomatic Sets
2.6.4 Commentary on Logical Axioms
2.6.5 Commentary on Mathematical Axioms
3 Theories of Truth
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3.1 A Quick Overview of Explanatory Theories of Truth
4 Pragmatism
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4.1 A Personal Pragmatic Stance
4.2 A Personal Pragmatist Manifesto
4.3 A Note About Metaphysics
4.4 Mills Methods
4.5 Pragmatic Relativism
5 Science and Pragmatism
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5.1 Pragmatism in Natural Science
5.2 Epistemic Emergence in Scientific Description
5.3 Astronomy as a Case Study of Conceptual Coherence
5.4 Time is not an Illusion
6 About
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A Biographical Note
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