The 4 Truth Tests - TOK

Which of the following best represents the Correspondence Test of truth?

• A claim is true if it works in practice.

• A claim is true if it matches reality.

• A claim is true if it is widely agreed upon.

• A claim is true if it fits with other beliefs.

What is a key strength of the Correspondence Test?

• It focuses on practical outcomes.

• It ensures consistency within a belief system.

• It directly connects truth to observable reality.

• It leverages collective knowledge.

Which of these is a weakness of the Correspondence Test?

• It may rely on biased belief systems.

• It can’t address abstract or theoretical ideas.

• It may prioritize opinion over evidence.

• It overlooks practical usefulness.

Which of the following is an example of the Correspondence Test?

• Believing in gravity because it aligns with scientific laws.

• Checking if 'It is raining' is true by looking outside.

• Trusting that a group of experts agrees on a claim.

• Believing something because it has practical benefits.

The Correspondence Test is most effective for determining truth in:

• Abstract concepts like justice.

• Observable facts and events.

• Widely held social beliefs.

• Theoretical systems like mathematics.

Which statement describes the Coherence Test of truth?

• Truth is based on what aligns with reality.

• Truth is based on what fits within prior/accepted knowledge.

• Truth is based on what works in practice.

• Truth is based on what society agrees upon.

A strength of the Coherence Test is:

• It works well for logical reasoning in complex ideas.

• It directly connects truth to observable reality.

• It focuses on practical consequences.

• It prioritizes agreement among experts.

A weakness of the Coherence Test is:

• • It might accept false claims if the system of beliefs is flawed.

• • It is not useful for abstract or theoretical ideas.

• It may rely too heavily on public opinion.

• It overlooks whether a belief is practically useful.

Which is an example of the Coherence Test?

• Trusting a scientific theory because it aligns with other established theories.

• Verifying that 'The grass is green' by looking outside.

• Relying on the fact that a majority agrees with a claim.

• Using a belief because it produces effective results.

The Coherence Test is less reliable when:

• The claim is based on practical outcomes.

• The belief system itself contains false assumptions.

• Observable evidence contradicts the claim.

• Experts disagree on the topic.